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The War

2007Show1 season7 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryWar & Politics
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

Summary

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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The War episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Necessary War, 8.6
  2. S1 E2 When Things Get Tough, 8.5
  3. S1 E3 A Deadly Calling, 8.5
  4. S1 E4 Pride of Our Nation, 8.7
  5. S1 E5 Fubar, 8.6
  6. S1 E6 The Ghost Front, 8.6
  7. S1 E7 A World Without War, 8.8

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lynn Novick, Ken Burns
Produced by
Lynn Novick

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Facts

September 23, 2007 · October 2, 2007 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 2007
Last aired
October 2, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The War?"

Questions about The War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The War?

KanopyPBS DocumentariesTubi TVThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The War streams on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, and WETA+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The War worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 9).

Is The War okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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