Five Came Back
Series Overview
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Fri, Mar 31, 2017
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Price of Victory”
At 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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-28
Cast & Creators
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Meryl Streep
Self - Narrator (voice)
Steven Spielberg
Self
Lawrence Kasdan
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Paul Greengrass
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
John Ford
Self (archive footage)
John Huston
Self (archive footage)
William Wyler
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra
Self (archive footage)
George Stevens
Self (archive footage)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Bouzereau
Mark Harris
Thomas Newman, Jeremy Turner
Sean Kirby
Will Znidaric
Lisa Nishimura, Adam Del Deo, Steven Spielberg, John Battsek, Jason Sterman
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Bouzereau
Director
Jeremy Turner
Original Music Composer
Sean Kirby
Director of Photography
John Battsek
Producer
Laurent Bouzereau
Producer
Mark Harris
Writer
Will Znidaric
Editor
Diane Becker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Came Back
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What is Five Came Back about?
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
How many seasons does Five Came Back have?
Five Came Back comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Five Came Back?
Key cast members in Five Came Back include Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Greengrass.
Who created or directed Five Came Back?
Five Came Back was developed and directed by Laurent Bouzereau.