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World War II: From the Frontlines

2023Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DocumentaryWar & Politics
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–71%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary series about history and war, with standout editing and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Last Stand" 8.2

Episodes

8.0

Story

Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.

Feels like

  • World War II Documentary
  • Archival Footage
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Human Perspective
  • Visceral History
  • Global Conflict
  • Educational
  • Warfare Analysis
  • Emotional Impact
  • Enhanced Visuals

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Jessica Ives, Woody Ledeboer, Rosie Potter
Music by
David Schweitzer

Everyone

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Facts

December 7, 2023 · December 7, 2023 · Ended

First aired
December 7, 2023
Last aired
December 7, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream World War II: From the Frontlines?"

Questions about World War II: From the Frontlines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream World War II: From the Frontlines?

Netflix

In the United States, World War II: From the Frontlines streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is World War II: From the Frontlines worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.2).

Is World War II: From the Frontlines okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching World War II: From the Frontlines?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.