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The McKenzie Break

5.919701h 48mPGMovieActionWarDrama

A German U-Boat commander plans a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.

DirectorLamont Johnson
WriterWilliam W. Norton
ProducersArthur Gardner·Jules V. Levy

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Cast · Directed by Lamont Johnson

BKBrian Keith
Brian Keith
Captain Jack Connor
HGHelmut Griem
Helmut Griem
Kapitänleutnant Willi Schlueter
IHIan Hendry
Ian Hendry
Major Perry
JWJack Watson
Jack Watson
General Kerr
HJHorst Janson
Horst Janson
Leutnant Neuchl
POPatrick O'Connell
Patrick O'Connell
Sergeant Major Cox
AA
Alexander Allerson
Leutnant Wolff
JAJohn Abineri
John Abineri
Hauptmann Kranz
CGConstantine Gregory
Constantine Gregory
Lieutenant Hall
TKTom Kempinski
Tom Kempinski
Leutnant Schmidt
EAEric Allan
Eric Allan
Leutnant Hochbauer
CMCaroline Mortimer
Caroline Mortimer
A.T.S. Sergeant Bell

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The McKenzie Break — streaming FAQ

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The McKenzie Break is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The McKenzie Break on Netflix?

No, The McKenzie Break is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is The McKenzie Break on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The McKenzie Break is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The McKenzie Break for free?

The McKenzie Break is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.