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Oh! What a Lovely War

1969Movie2 h 24 minG

ComedyMusic
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes75%73%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes75%73%

Summary

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Cast

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Directed by
Richard Attenborough
Written by
Len Deighton, Joan Littlewood
Produced by
Richard Attenborough, Brian Duffy
Music by
Tom Buchanan

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Facts

March 10, 1969 · 2 h 24 min · G

Released
March 10, 1969
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Music, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Bloodless Carnage, Would Hurt a Child +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Oh! What a Lovely War?"

Questions about Oh! What a Lovely War

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Where can I stream Oh! What a Lovely War?

Hoopla

In the United States, Oh! What a Lovely War streams on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Will Oh! What a Lovely War make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Oh! What a Lovely War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Oh! What a Lovely War use?

Deadpan SnarkerBloodless CarnageWould Hurt a ChildMood WhiplashScenery PornPoppies for the War DeadBlind ObedienceBelief Makes You StupidVillain SongMs. FanserviceFive-Second ForeshadowingAll According to Planand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Bloodless Carnage, and Would Hurt a Child.