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The World Wars

2014·Show
3Episodes in1Season

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The World Wars fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

WW1 made Roosevelt a man. WW2 made him a legend.

The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one contiguous timeline starting in 1914 and concluding in 1945 with these unique individuals coming of age in World War I before ultimately calling the shots in World War II.
Historical DocuseriesWorld War IWorld War IIPolitical BiographiesGlobal ConflictLeadership StudyMilitary HistoryComing-of-AgeArchival FootageGeopolitical Analysis

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The World Wars

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Where can I stream The World Wars legally?

The World Wars is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Spectrum On Demand, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The World Wars worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The World Wars rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The World Wars have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 90 minutes each.

Is The World Wars based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The World Wars?

Critics62
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The World Wars much the same way.

When did The World Wars air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is The World Wars in?

EnglishGermanItalianSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Italian, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The World Wars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The World Wars in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.