Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk
2020, English. Directed by Ben Mole.
Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ben MoleDirector
- Sam GittinsDanny Finnegan
- Joe EganMaximus Sennenhund
- Jennifer MartinChantalle
- Tim BerringtonHauptsturmführer Drexler
- Joel PhillimoreTim Harper
- Ryan WinsleyArchie Bennett
- Toby KeartonBritish Soldier
- Antonio BustorffZaid Abounouom
- Sam NewmanObersturmbannführer Lang
- Jake J. MenianiMaurice Durant
- James HaynesBilly Smythe
- Chris SimmonsSergeant
Details
- Released
- 20 August 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ben Mole
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Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk: quick answers
Is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk on?
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
If you liked Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk, try A Midnight Clear, Operation Overlord, Hell Hath No Fury.
Who directed Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk?
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk (2020) was directed by Ben Mole and stars Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Jennifer Martin.