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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

1942·Movie
53min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–51%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–51%

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.
Propaganda FilmWorld War IIPolitical CommentaryHistorical ContextMilitary ConflictAmerican HistoryIdeological StruggleEducational Documentary

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Produced by:
Anatole Litvak
Composed by:
Hugo Friedhofer, Alfred Newman, Alfred Newman

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Where can I stream Why We Fight: Prelude to War legally?

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Why We Fight: Prelude to War is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and GuideDoc in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Why We Fight: Prelude to War rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

0 h 53 min

Why We Fight: Prelude to War runs 0 h 53 min.

What language is Why We Fight: Prelude to War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War?

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What tropes does Why We Fight: Prelude to War use?

DocumentaryRule of ThreeContrast MontageSequel HookDated HistoryBarefoot PovertyPlaying the Victim CardNarratorBlatant LiesStock FootageCult of PersonalityTake Over the Worldand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Why We Fight: Prelude to War, including Documentary, Rule of Three, Contrast Montage.