The One That Got Away
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
Based on the true story of Oberleutnant Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner of war captured in Britain to escape back to Germany during the Second World War.
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Top cast
Hardy Krüger
Franz von Werra
Colin Gordon
Army Interrogator
Michael Goodliffe
R.A.F. Interrogator
Terence Alexander
R.A.F. Intelligence Officer
Jack Gwillim
Commandant, Grizedale
Andrew Faulds
Lieutenant, Grizedale
Julian Somers
Booking Clerk
Alec McCowen
Duty Officer, Hucknall
Harry Lockart
German Prisoner
Robert Crewdson
German Prisoner
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The One That Got Away online?
As of November 4, 2026, The One That Got Away is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The One That Got Away on Netflix?
No — The One That Got Away is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy The One That Got Away online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for The One That Got Away in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream The One That Got Away?
As of November 4, 2026, The One That Got Away is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
