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Apocalypse: World War I

2014Show1 season5 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryWar & Politics
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

A brutally violent, deeply moving documentary series about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E3 "Enfer" 8.7

Episodes

8.6

Story

Colorized historical footage in ascending order of World War 1. Not only the relatively known Flanders and France battles, but also the generally unknown Italian-Austrian, German-Polish-Russian, Japanese-German, Ottoman Empire- Allied and African German Colonies, and other unknown or forgotten fronts and battles.

Feels like

  • World War I
  • Historical Documentary
  • Colorized Footage
  • Global Conflict
  • Warfare
  • Tragedy
  • Educational
  • Bleak
  • European History

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle
Produced by
Louis Vaudeville
Music by
Christian Clermont

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 2014 · April 1, 2014 · Ended

First aired
March 18, 2014
Last aired
April 1, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
French
Made in
Canada, France, United States, United Kingdom
Available in
22 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Apocalypse: World War I?"

Questions about Apocalypse: World War I

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Where can I stream Apocalypse: World War I?

PhiloSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Apocalypse: World War I streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Apocalypse: World War I worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.8).

Is Apocalypse: World War I 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.

How long does it take to watch Apocalypse: World War I?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 52 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Will I feel good after watching Apocalypse: World War I?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Apocalypse: World War I in English?

French

No, it was made in French.