Albert R.N. (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, Albert R.N. is a war and history film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 88 minutes. “The War's Most Daring P.O.W. Escape” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The British inmates of a POW camp think they have an informer among them after several escape attempts fail. One of the prisoners constructs a dummy which they christen "Albert" and use at roll call in order to foil the German guards.
Who’s in it. Albert R.N. stars Anthony Steel as Lt Geoffrey Ainsworth, Jack Warner as Capt Maddox, Robert Beatty as Lt Jim Reed and Anton Diffring as Capt Schultz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Albert R.N. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Albert R.N. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Albert R.N. tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Albert R.N. (1953)?
- In US, Albert R.N. is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Albert R.N. worth watching?
- Albert R.N. holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Albert R.N.?
- Albert R.N. stars Anthony Steel, Jack Warner, Robert Beatty, Anton Diffring and William Sylvester.
- When was Albert R.N. released?
- Albert R.N. was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.