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Generation War

2013Show1 season3 episodesTV-14

DramaWar & Politics
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes60%92%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving war & politics series about history and war, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "Ein anderer Krieg" 8.3

Episodes

8.2

Story

What happens when the country you love betray everything you believe?

Career-soldier Wilhelm, his pacifist younger brother Friedhelm, and their friends Charlotte, Viktor and Greta say farewell in the summer of 1941 in Berlin, with the promise to meet again after the war.

Feels like

  • German WWII Drama
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Psychological War Trauma
  • Historical Realism
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Anti-War Narrative
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Buddy Story Arc
  • Cinematic Excellence

Cast

24 of 36 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Philipp Kadelbach
Written by
Stefan Kolditz
Produced by
Nico Hofmann, Benjamin Benedict, Jürgen Schuster
Music by
Fabian Römer

Everyone

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Facts

March 17, 2013 · March 20, 2013 · Ended

First aired
March 17, 2013
Last aired
March 20, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, Polish, Russian
Made in
Germany
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Would Hurt a Child, Sex for Solace, Cycle of Revenge +9

  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Sex for Solace
  • Cycle of Revenge
  • Just Following Orders
  • Dad the Veteran
  • Rape, Pillage, and Burn
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • To Absent Friends
  • Insignia Rip-Off Ritual
  • Soundtrack Dissonance
  • Narrator
  • Parental Favoritism

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Generation War?"

Questions about Generation War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Generation War?

PrimeHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Generation War streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, 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 Generation War worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (88 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Generation War okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySexual content

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

How long does it take to watch Generation War?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Will I feel good after watching Generation War?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Generation 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.

Is Generation War in English?

GermanEnglishPolishRussian

No, it was made in German, with some English, Polish, and Russian.