Five Came Back(2017)
They showed the war to the world.
Five Came Back Synopsis
The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed Hollywood, through the interwoven experiences of five legendary filmmakers who went to war to serve their country and bring the truth to the American people: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, “Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War.”
Five Came Back (2017) is a documentary and war film directed by Laurent Bouzereau, released on March 31, 2017 with a runtime of 3h 15m. It stars Meryl Streep, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and Paul Greengrass. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Bouzereau
- Writers:
- Mark Harris, Mark Harris
- Producers:
- John Battsek, Laurent Bouzereau
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Kirby
- Composer:
- Jeremy Turner
- Production:
- Passion Pictures, Amblin Television, Rock Paper Scissors
- Status:
- Released
Five Came Back (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Five Came Back before you stream it.
Five Came Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Narrator (voice)
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Paul Greengrass
as Self
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
Lawrence Kasdan
as Self
John Ford
as Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
as Self (archive footage)
George Stevens
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, written by Mark Harris and Mark Harris, produced by John Battsek and Laurent Bouzereau.
Explore more Documentary titles
Five Came Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 45 ratings.
You may also like
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026
My Mom Jayne
2025
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019
WWII From Space
2012
I Am Ali
2014
Buck
2011
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
1995
Love, Marilyn
2013
To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
2023
The Captains
2011
Looking for Richard
1996
Five Broken Cameras
2011
180° South
2010
Atlantis Rising
2017
Jodorowsky's Dune
2013
Naqoyqatsi
2002
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
2021
Cameraperson
2016
9/11
2002
Maria by Callas
2017
Movies similar to Five Came Back
Black Book
2006
Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime
2005
The Dream
1966
The Road Forward
2017
The Longest Day
1962
Joseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box
1991
Cindy Sherman: Nobody's Here But Me
1994
Happy on the Ground: 8 Days at Grammy Camp
2011
To End All Wars
2001
Au Revoir les Enfants
1987
Operation Inchon
1981
The Dirty Dozen
1967
Xiara's Song
2005
The Latino List
2011
Prisoners of the War on Drugs
1996
Simplement Viola: Pour l’amour de la Sagouine
2016
Sport in America: Our Defining Stories
2013
Conscience and the Constitution
2000
Sunflower
1970
To Be or Not to Be
1942
Five Came Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Came Back online?
+
Five Came Back (2017) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Five Came Back?
+
The main cast of Five Came Back (2017) includes Meryl Streep, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, Paul Greengrass and Guillermo del Toro. The film was directed by Laurent Bouzereau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Came Back released?
+
Five Came Back was released on March 31, 2017 and runs for 3h 15m.
Is Five Came Back worth watching?
+
Five Came Back (2017) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Five Came Back?
+
Yes. The official Five Came Back trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.