# The Great Escaper (2023)

> An elderly D-Day veteran slips away from his care home for one final journey to Normandy, finding renewed freedom and connection with his lifelong wife.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/862157

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: History, Drama, War
- Director: Oliver Parker
- Cast: Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing, Will Fletcher, Laura Marcus, Victor Oshin, Danielle Vitalis, Joe Bone
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14124080/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, wistful, moving, reflective evening, remembrance day

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