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War of the Century

1999Show1 season4 episodes

Documentary
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

The War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin, is a BBC documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and the no-holds-barred war on both sides.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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War of the Century episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 High Hopes, 8.4
  2. S1 E2 Spiral of Terror, 8.4
  3. S1 E3 Learning to Win, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Vengeance, 8.6

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Laurence Rees
Written by
Laurence Rees
Produced by
Laurence Rees

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 5, 1999 · October 26, 1999 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 1999
Last aired
October 26, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is War of the Century worth watching?"

Questions about War of the Century

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is War of the Century worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch War of the Century?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching War of the Century?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is War of the Century plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.