The Great Escaper

Friday, August 9 until Thursday, August 15, 2024Yukon Theatre

Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.

Please note there are no screenings on Tues Aug 13 and Wed Aug 14.

The Great Escaper is a 2023 biographical comedy-drama directed by Oliver Parker, written by William Ivory, and starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. It is based on the true story of the 90-year-old British World War II Royal Navy veteran Bernard Jordan who "broke out" of his nursing home to attend the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France in June 2014.

In English, French, and German with English subtitles.

Recommended ages 13+

Caine and Jackson and their ineffable class give this film some real grit: it’s a wonderful last hurrah for Jackson and there is something moving and even awe-inspiring in seeing these two British icons together. - Peter Bradshw, The Guardian