7.8Summary
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
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- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
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- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
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Cast
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- Directed by
- Anne Wheeler
- Written by
- Anne Wheeler, Ben Wheeler
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Facts
November 8, 1981 · 1 h 22 min · NR
- Released
- November 8, 1981
- Runtime
- 1 h 22 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Canada
- Budget
- $274,000
- Available in
- 94 countries
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Questions about A War Story
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is A War Story worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8).
Is A War Story plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching A War Story?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.