Grand Illusion
1937, French. Directed by Jean Renoir.
A Great Drama of Human Emotions
A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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KanopyCast & crew
- Jean RenoirDirector
- Jean GabinLieutenant Maréchal
- Dita ParloElsa
- Pierre FresnayCaptain de Boëldieu
- Erich von StroheimCaptain von Rauffenstein
- Julien CaretteCartier, the Vaudeville Performer
- Georges PécletOfficer
- Werner FlorianSergeant Arthur
- Jean DastéTeacher
- Sylvain ItkineLieutenant Demolder
- Gaston ModotEngineer
- Marcel DalioLieutenant Rosenthal
- Jacques BeckerBritish Officer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1937
- Original title
- La Grande Illusion
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Charles Spaak, Jean Renoir
- Box office
- $173K
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Grand Illusion: quick answers
Is Grand Illusion worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 810 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Grand Illusion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Grand Illusion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Grand Illusion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Grand Illusion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Grand Illusion on?
Grand Illusion is streaming on Darkroom in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Grand Illusion?
If you liked Grand Illusion, try Flyboys, The Last Rifleman, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Who directed Grand Illusion?
Grand Illusion (1937) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay.