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The Spanish Civil War

1983Show1 season6 episodes

DocumentaryWar & Politics
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A moving, bleak documentary series about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E1 "Prelude to Tragedy: 1931-1936" 7.7

Episodes

7.7

Story

Documentary series which uses film and eyewitness accounts from both sides of the conflict that divided Spain in the years leading up to World War Two, also placing it in its international context.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Spanish Civil War
  • Archival Footage
  • Eyewitness Accounts
  • Political Conflict
  • Educational & Informative
  • Human Impact of War
  • Unbiased Perspective
  • Period-Defining
  • Social & Political History

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Blake, David Hart
Written by
Mark James Walter Cameron, Neal Ascherson
Produced by
David Hart, David Kempshall, John Blake
Music by
Patrick Gowers

Everyone

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Facts

January 7, 1983 · February 11, 1983 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 1983
Last aired
February 11, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Spanish Civil War?"

Questions about The Spanish Civil War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Spanish Civil War?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Spanish Civil War worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch The Spanish Civil War?

31 h

About 31 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 312 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is The Spanish Civil War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Spanish Civil War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.