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Wake Me When the War Is Over

1969Movie1 h 14 minNR

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A hopeful, romantic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

During the latter days of WWII an American Lieutenant accidentally falls out of an airplane into German territory. He is taken in by a Baroness who becomes smitten with him and doesn't want him to leave, so she doesn't tell him that the war has ended...for five years!

Feels like

  • WWII Sitcom Premise
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Deception for Love
  • Lighthearted Farce
  • Quirky Romance
  • Historical Comedy
  • Made-for-TV Movie
  • Absurdist Concept

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Gene Nelson
Written by
Frank Peppiatt, John Aylesworth
Produced by
Gene Nelson, Sidney Morse
Music by
Fred Steiner

Everyone

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Facts

October 14, 1969 · 1 h 14 min · NR

Released
October 14, 1969
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wake Me When the War Is Over?"

Questions about Wake Me When the War Is Over

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wake Me When the War Is Over worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Wake Me When the War Is Over okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Wake Me When the War Is Over make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wake Me When the War Is Over?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.