Grand Illusion (1937)
La Grande Illusion
Overview
A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu.
Where to watch Grand Illusion
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | JustWatch TV | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +7 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +7 |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | MYmovies One | — | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Grand Illusion in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Grand Illusion about?
A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal, grapple with their own class differences after being captured and held in a World War I German prison camp. When the men are transferred to a high-security fortress, they must concoct a plan to escape beneath the watchful eye of aristocratic German officer von Rauffenstein, who has formed an unexpected bond with de Boeldieu. Grand Illusion is a Drama, History, War movie, released on 1937-06-18, runtime 114 minutes.
Is Grand Illusion worth watching?
TMDB users rate Grand Illusion 7.9 out of 10 from 809 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Grand Illusion?
In the United States, Grand Illusion streams on Darkroom. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean Renoir
Cast
- Jean Gabin as Lieutenant Maréchal
- Dita Parlo as Elsa
- Pierre Fresnay as Captain de Boëldieu
- Erich von Stroheim as Captain von Rauffenstein
- Julien Carette as Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer
- Georges Péclet as Officer
- Werner Florian as Sergeant Arthur
- Jean Dasté as Teacher
- Sylvain Itkine as Lieutenant Demolder
- Gaston Modot as Engineer
- Marcel Dalio as Lieutenant Rosenthal
- Jacques Becker as British Officer (uncredited)
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Sources
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