The One That Got Away
1957, English. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Hardy KrügerFranz von Werra
- Colin GordonArmy Interrogator
- Michael GoodliffeR.A.F. Interrogator
- Terence AlexanderR.A.F. Intelligence Officer
- Jack GwillimCommandant, Grizedale
- Andrew FauldsLieutenant, Grizedale
- Julian SomersBooking Clerk
- Alec McCowenDuty Officer, Hucknall
- Harry LockartGerman Prisoner
- Robert CrewdsonGerman Prisoner
- George MikellGerman Prisoner
- George RoubicekGerman Prisoner
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Howard Clewes
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The One That Got Away: quick answers
Is The One That Got Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The One That Got Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The One That Got Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The One That Got Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The One That Got Away yet.
Which OTT platform is The One That Got Away on?
The One That Got Away is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The One That Got Away?
If you liked The One That Got Away, try The Prisoner, One of Our Aircraft Is Missing, The Sound Barrier.
Who directed The One That Got Away?
The One That Got Away (1957) was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Hardy Krüger, Colin Gordon, Michael Goodliffe.