Five Came Back
Seen it?2017 | 195 min | Documentary, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved Flags of Our Fathers, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 15 min.
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Narrator. Also nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau
- Meryl StreepNarrator (voice)
- Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
- Steven SpielbergSelf
- Paul GreengrassSelf
- Guillermo del ToroSelf
- Lawrence KasdanSelf
- John FordSelf (archive footage)
- William WylerSelf (archive footage)
- John HustonSelf (archive footage)
- Frank CapraSelf (archive footage)