Five Came Back
Seen it?2017 | 1 seasons | Documentary, War & Politics
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed, despite a small audience. 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.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
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
Limited series 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
- Meryl StreepSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Steven SpielbergSelf
- Lawrence KasdanSelf
- Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
- Paul GreengrassSelf
- Guillermo del ToroSelf
- John FordSelf (archive footage)
- John HustonSelf (archive footage)
- William WylerSelf (archive footage)
- Frank CapraSelf (archive footage)