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The Great Escape (1963): movie guide
The Great Escape (1963) is a Adventure, Drama, War running about 173 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 3,008 votes. Notable cast includes Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1963-07-03
- Runtime: 173 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1963-07-03

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What is The Great Escape about?
The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.
Cast highlights
The Great Escape features Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1963-07-03. Runtime: 173 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (3,008 votes). Genres: Adventure, Drama, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Great Escape on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape is listed as Adventure, Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Great Escape?
- The Great Escape runs about 173 minutes.
- Who stars in The Great Escape?
- Cast highlights include Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Great Escape?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Great Escape?
- Open the The Great Escape page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








