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The Great Escape — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Great Escape?
The Great Escape is streaming on MGM in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is The Great Escape on Netflix?
No, The Great Escape is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on MGM.
Is The Great Escape on Amazon Prime Video?
The Great Escape isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch The Great Escape for free?
The Great Escape is available on MGM in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is there a sequel to The Great Escape?
Yes — The Great Escape is followed by The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) in the Great Escape Collection.
Is there a prequel to The Great Escape?
The Great Escape is the first film in the Great Escape Collection.
Is The Great Escape part of a trilogy?
No — The Great Escape is part of the Great Escape Collection, which has 2 films.
How many movies are in the Great Escape Collection?
There are 2 films in the Great Escape Collection: The Great Escape (1963) and The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988).
Is The Great Escape based on a true story?
Yes — The Great Escape is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
