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World War II with Tom Hanks

2026Show1 season20 episodes

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • 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

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 20 episodes · best: S1E19 "Endgame" 8.6

Episodes

8.2

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

May 25, 2026 · July 27, 2026 · Ended

First aired
May 25, 2026
Last aired
July 27, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 20 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream World War II with Tom Hanks?"

Questions about World War II with Tom Hanks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream World War II with Tom Hanks?

In the United States, World War II with Tom Hanks streams on Philo and History, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is World War II with Tom Hanks worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch World War II with Tom Hanks?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Will World War II with Tom Hanks scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).