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To End All Wars

2001·Movie
1h 48min·R
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes62%85%

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To End All Wars fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, war, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Based on a real-life story, this drama focuses on a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are held captive by the Japanese. Capt. Ernest Gordon, Lt. Jim Reardon and Maj. Ian Campbell are among the military officers kept imprisoned and routinely beaten and deprived of food. While Campbell wants to rebel and attempt an escape, Gordon tries to take a more stoic approach, an attitude that proves to be surprisingly resonant.
WWII POW DramaTrue Story of SurvivalFaith & ForgivenessBrutality & CompassionPsychological EnduranceHistorical RealismSpiritual TransformationAnti-War MessageMorality Under Duress

Crew

Directed by:
David L. Cunningham
Written by:
Brian Godawa, Ernest Gordon
Produced by:
Sybil Danning, Mike Fenton, David L. Cunningham
Composed by:
Trevor Jones, John Cameron, Maire Brennan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about To End All Wars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream To End All Wars legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

To End All Wars is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is To End All Wars worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To End All Wars rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is To End All Wars?

1 h 48 min

To End All Wars runs 1 h 48 min.

Is To End All Wars based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on To End All Wars?

Critics62
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate To End All Wars higher (77) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is To End All Wars in?

EnglishGermanJapanese

It was made in English, with some German, Japanese. Produced in United Kingdom, Thailand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch To End All Wars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for To End All Wars in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does To End All Wars use?

Adaptational AttractivenessAnachronism StewAuthor FilibusterDisproportionate RetributionThe EmpirePragmatic AdaptationP.O.W. CampWell-Intentioned ExtremistFat Slob

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for To End All Wars, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Anachronism Stew, Author Filibuster.