A Man Escaped (1956)
Kernel Score: 89% · 603 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1956-11-11
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch A Man Escaped
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A captured French Resistance fighter during World War II engineers a daunting escape from prison.
A Man Escaped parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that A Man Escaped is a suspenseful but restrained WWII prison-escape drama with no graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Tension centers on imprisonment and escape rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- François Leterrier as Fontaine
- Charles Le Clainche as Jost
- Maurice Beerblock as Blanchet
- Roland Monod as Priest of Leiris
- Jacques Ertaud as Orsini
- Jean Paul Delhumeau as Hebrard
- Roger Treherne as Terry
- Jean Philippe Delamarre as Le Prisonnier 110
- Jacques Oerlemans as Chief Warden
- Klaus Detlef Grevenhorst as L'Officier de L'Abwehr
A Man Escaped FAQ
Is A Man Escaped good?
A Man Escaped has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 603 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Man Escaped?
In the US you can stream A Man Escaped on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is A Man Escaped OK for kids?
A Man Escaped is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that A Man Escaped is a suspenseful but restrained WWII prison-escape drama with no graphic content.
What movies are like A Man Escaped?
If you liked A Man Escaped, try The Great Escape, Le Trou, Grand Illusion and Army of Shadows.