PG-13

Escape to Victory

Now is the time for heroes.

1981 • 116 min • Drama · War

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Synopsis

A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

1031 reviews

69 Audience · 1031 · 100%

During WWII, Allied POWs in a German prison camp are forced to play a propaganda soccer match against the German National Team. They see the game as a chance to escape, but their priorities shift as the match progresses.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Depictions of wartime prison camp conditions
Brief scenes of implied violence and intimidation

What it models well

Teamwork and unity
Resilience in adversity
Courage and defiance

Talk about it after

The realities of war and POW camps
Propaganda and its purpose
What makes a true victory

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Escape to Victory. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.