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Five Came Back

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

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Cast & Crew See All

Steven Spielberg
Self - Filmmaker
Guillermo del Toro
Self - Filmmaker
Meryl Streep
Narrator

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Mission Begins

Fri, Mar 31, 201759 mins

When World War II breaks out, five of Hollywood's top directors leave their homes and careers to join the army and film the war effort.

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Awards

  • 2017 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score) - nominated
  • 2017 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Narrator - winner
  • 2017 - Golden Trailer - Best Documentary (TV Spot/Trailer/Teaser for a series) - nominated
  • 2017 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Limited Documentary Series (TV/Streaming) - nominated

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