Five Came Back(2017)
Five Came Back Synopsis
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Five Came Back (2017) is a documentary and war & politics series that premiered on March 31, 2017, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan and Francis Ford Coppola. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2017-03-31
- Last aired:
- 2017-03-31
- Producers:
- Lisa Nishimura, Adam Del Deo, Steven Spielberg
Five Came Back (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Five Came Back before you start streaming.
Five Came Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Lawrence Kasdan
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Paul Greengrass
as Self
Guillermo del Toro
as Self
John Ford
as Self (archive footage)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
as Self (archive footage)
George Stevens
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Executive produced by Lisa Nishimura, Adam Del Deo and Steven Spielberg.
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Five Came Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 75 ratings.
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Five Came Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Five Came Back?
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Five Came Back (2017) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Five Came Back are there?
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Five Came Back has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 31, 2017.
Is Five Came Back still running?
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No. Five Came Back is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 31, 2017.
Who is in the cast of Five Came Back?
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Five Came Back (2017) stars Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Greengrass. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Five Came Back any good?
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Five Came Back (2017) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Five Came Back trailer?
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The official Five Came Back trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.