The Great War

2019·Movie
1h 48min·R

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The Great War fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

No man left behind

In November of 1918 as World War I was ending, a unit of American soldiers goes behind enemy lines to find a lost platoon of African American soldiers.
World War IRacial TensionsBehind Enemy LinesHistorical DramaGritty RealismMoral DilemmasBrotherhoodSurvival StoryPoignant & Bleak

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Great War

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Where can I stream The Great War legally?

The Great War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. 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 The Great War worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great War rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Great War?

1 h 48 min

The Great War runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great War?

Critics39
Audiences36

Yes. Critics average 39 and audiences 36 out of 100, so both groups see The Great War much the same way.

What language is The Great War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great War in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great War use?

Tap on the HeadTactful TranslationBlack ComedyShot at DawnAnswer CutAnd StarringDowner EndingAll for NothingHigh-Class GlassPin-Pulling TeethBrick JokeCall-Backand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Great War, including Tap on the Head, Tactful Translation, Black Comedy.

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