The Great War

2007·Movie
4h 0min
IMDb6.1

Where to watch

PrimeKanopy

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The Great War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Canada answers the call

A historical recreation of the experience of Canadian soldiers in World War One, with a cast of descendants of the people who participated in it.
World War OneCanadian SoldiersHistorical RecreationWar ExperienceDescendant CastBleak RealityNostalgic RemembranceIntense Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Brian McKenna
Written by:
Brian McKenna
Produced by:
Arnie Gelbart, Rosina Bucci, Brian McKenna
Composed by:
Lance Neveu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great War legally?

PrimeKanopy

The Great War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great War worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great War rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Great War?

4 h 0 min

The Great War runs 4 h 0 min.

What language is The Great War in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Great War?

4CAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great War in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great War use?

That Cloud Looks Like...Tactful TranslationIt Will Never Catch OnMeet CutePin-Pulling TeethNever Learned to ReadVerbal IronyAnd StarringShot at DawnHigh-Class GlassBrick JokeLetting the Air out of the Bandand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Great War, including That Cloud Looks Like..., Tactful Translation, It Will Never Catch On.

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