The Big Battalions

1992Show1 season5 episodes

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The Big Battalions tells the story of three families, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, and moves between Britain, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Produced by
Brian Eastman

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Facts

November 19, 1992 · December 17, 1992 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 1992
Last aired
December 17, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, Hebrew
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Big Battalions

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Where can I stream The Big Battalions?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Big Battalions worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch The Big Battalions?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1992.

Can I half-watch The Big Battalions?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Big Battalions plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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