Series

Five Came Back

2017★ 7.21 seasons

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.

Cast

Featured cast

Meryl StreepSelf - Narrator (voice)

Steven SpielbergSelf

Lawrence KasdanSelf

Francis Ford CoppolaSelf

Paul GreengrassSelf

Guillermo del ToroSelf

Episodes

1The Mission BeginsAs World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.60 min

2Combat ZonesNow in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.67 min

3The Price of VictoryAt the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.70 min

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