The McKenzie Break (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The McKenzie Break is an action and war film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 108 minutes. “P.O.W. ... S.O.B ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A German U-Boat commander and 600 prisoners plan a daring escape from a PoW camp in Scotland.
Who’s in it. The McKenzie Break stars Brian Keith as Captain Jack Connor, Helmut Griem as Kapitänleutnant Willi Schlueter, Ian Hendry as Major Perry and Jack Watson as General Kerr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The McKenzie Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The McKenzie Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of The McKenzie Break tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The McKenzie Break (1970)?
- In US, The McKenzie Break is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The McKenzie Break worth watching?
- The McKenzie Break holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The McKenzie Break?
- The McKenzie Break stars Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson and Horst Janson.
- When was The McKenzie Break released?
- The McKenzie Break was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.