Name: The King Who Fooled Hitler
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2019-05-05
Duration: 44 min
Cast: Helen McCrory, Richard J. Aldrich, Rory Cormac, King George VI of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain

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In a tale of double agents and decoys, this documentary reveals, for the first time, the story of King George VI's elaborate ruse to divert German attention away from the Normandy landings in 1944.

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Directed by: Paul Elston
Written by: Paul Elston
Produced by: Paul Elston
Music by: Richard Gott

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May 5, 2019 · 44 min · Documentary, History

Released: May 5, 2019
Runtime: 44 min
Genres: Documentary, History
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 6 countries

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Where can I stream The King Who Fooled Hitler?

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In the United States, The King Who Fooled Hitler streams on fuboTV and PBS Documentaries. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The King Who Fooled Hitler worth watching?

67

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The King Who Fooled Hitler okay for kids?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.