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War and Peace

2016Show1 season6 episodesNR

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic727.9Rotten Tomatoes88%87%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama series about history and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 8.4

Episodes

7.9

Story

Brought to life for a new generation.

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Napoleonic Wars
  • Complex Romantic Relationships
  • Russian Aristocracy
  • Philosophical Depth
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • War and Peace Adaptation
  • Cinematic Grandeur
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Harper
Written by
Andrew Davies
Produced by
Julia Stannard
Music by
Martin Phipps

Everyone

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Facts

January 3, 2016 · February 7, 2016 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 2016
Last aired
February 7, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Attractiveness, Ethereal White Dress, Dance of Romance +9

  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Ethereal White Dress
  • Dance of Romance
  • Scenery Porn
  • I Reject Your Reality
  • Expository Hairstyle Change
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Adapted Out
  • Really Dead Montage
  • Half the Man He Used to Be
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Babies Ever After

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream War and Peace?"

Questions about War and Peace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is War and Peace worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72).

Is War and Peace okay for kids?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch War and Peace?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Is War and Peace good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is War and Peace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does War and Peace use?

Adaptational AttractivenessEthereal White DressDance of RomanceScenery PornI Reject Your RealityExpository Hairstyle ChangeAnachronism StewAdapted OutReally Dead MontageHalf the Man He Used to BeAdaptation Dye-JobBabies Ever Afterand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Ethereal White Dress, and Dance of Romance.