Grand Illusion

Name: Grand Illusion
Released: 1937-06-18
Rating: 7.859

7.9/10 (796)

·1937· 114 min

Director: Jean Renoir

"A Great Drama of Human Emotions"

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

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Trailer

Cast

Jean Gabin

Lieutenant Maréchal

Dita Parlo

Elsa

Pierre Fresnay

Captain de Boëldieu

Erich von Stroheim

Captain von Rauffenstein

Julien Carette

Cartier, the Vaudeville Performer

Georges Péclet

Officer

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Werner Florian

Sergeant Arthur

Jean Dasté

Teacher

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Sylvain Itkine

Lieutenant Demolder

Gaston Modot

Engineer

Marcel Dalio

Lieutenant Rosenthal

Jacques Becker

British Officer (uncredited)

In brief

Grand Illusion (1937) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 796 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 54min. You can stream it on: Darkroom.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Grand Illusion online?

Grand Illusion is available on the following streaming services: Darkroom. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Grand Illusion?

Grand Illusion runs 114 minutes (1h 54min).

What rating does Grand Illusion have?

Grand Illusion has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 796 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Grand Illusion from?

Grand Illusion was released in 1937.