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Five Came Back

7.220171 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

DirectorLaurent Bouzereau

WriterMark Harris

ProducersLaurent Bouzereau·Steven Spielberg

Where to watch

Netflix

Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

The Mission Begins

Mar 31, 2017 5.1

E2

Combat Zones

Mar 31, 2017 5.7

E3

The Price of Victory

Mar 31, 2017 6.1

Cast · Directed by Laurent Bouzereau

Meryl Streep

Self - Narrator (voice)

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Paul Greengrass

Paul Greengrass

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

John Ford

Self (archive footage)

John Huston

Self (archive footage)

William Wyler

Self (archive footage)

Frank Capra

Self (archive footage)

George Stevens

Self (archive footage)

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Five Came Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Five Came Back?

Five Came Back is streaming on Netflix in Philippines.

Is Five Came Back on Netflix?

Yes — Five Came Back is available on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Five Came Back on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Five Came Back isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch Five Came Back for free?

Five Came Back is available on Netflix in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Five Came Back?

Five Came Back has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Five Came Back out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Five Came Back are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Five Came Back?

No — Five Came Back ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Five Came Back based on a book?

Yes — Five Came Back is based on a book or novel.