Jenny's War

1985·Show
4Episodes in1Season
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Jenny's War is a 1985 war television serial set during World War II, made by HTV in association with Columbia Pictures. It is directed by and written by Steve Gethers. The screenplay is based on the novel with the same name of Jack Stoneley. In the UK it was shown as four 50 minute episodes on the ITV network, while in the United States it was syndicated under the Operation Prime Time banner by MCA TV. The serial stars Dyan Cannon, Nigel Hawthorne, Robert Hardy Christopher Cazenove and Hugh Grant, and is about a mother, Jenny Baines, who searches for her son Peter, who was shot down over Germany, and who she believes is still alive.
WWII DramaMother's QuestHistorical European SettingEmotional & PoignantWar-torn BackdropFamily SeparationSuspenseful SearchBritish Mini-seriesResilience & Determination

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Is Jenny's War worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jenny's War rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Jenny's War have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

When did Jenny's War air?

It ran from 1985 to 1985 and has ended.

What language is Jenny's War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

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