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Oh! What a Lovely War

1969·Movie
2h 24min·G
72
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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

History, society, and war

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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The ever popular war games. With songs, battles & a few jokes.

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.
Anti-War MusicalSatirical CritiqueWWI Historical DramaBleak & PoignantStylized ProductionEnsemble CastTragic HumanismPolitical CommentarySong-Driven Narrative

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Where can I stream Oh! What a Lovely War legally?

Oh! What a Lovely War is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oh! What a Lovely War rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?

2 h 24 min

Oh! What a Lovely War runs 2 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Oh! What a Lovely War?

Critics75
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Oh! What a Lovely War much the same way.

What language is Oh! What a Lovely War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Oh! What a Lovely War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oh! What a Lovely War in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Oh! What a Lovely War, including Deadpan Snarker, Bloodless Carnage, Would Hurt a Child.