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The World at War

1973 – 1974Show1 season26 episodesTV-PG

DocumentaryWar & Politics
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.2Rotten Tomatoes–100%
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.2Rotten Tomatoes–100%

Summary

A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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The World at War episodes

1 season · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A New Germany: 1933-1939, 8.7
  2. S1 E2 Distant War: September 1939-May 1940, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 France Falls: May-June 1940, 8.7
  4. S1 E4 Alone: May 1940-May 1941, 8.6
  5. S1 E5 Barbarossa: June-December 1941, 8.9
  6. S1 E6 Banzai! Japan 1931-1942, 8.5
  7. S1 E7 On Our Way: U.S.A. 1939-1942, 8.4
  8. S1 E8 The Desert: North Africa - 1940-1943, 8.5
  9. S1 E9 Stalingrad: June 1942-February 1943, 9.0
  10. S1 E10 Wolf Pack: U-Boats in the Atlantic - 1939-1944, 8.3
  11. S1 E11 Red Star: The Soviet Union - 1941-1943, 8.8
  12. S1 E12 Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944, 8.4
  13. S1 E13 Tough Old Gut: Italy - November 1942-June 1944, 8.5
  14. S1 E14 It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma - 1942-1944, 8.5
  15. S1 E15 Home Fires: Britain - 1940-1944, 8.1
  16. S1 E16 Inside the Reich: Germany - 1940-1944, 8.9
  17. S1 E17 Morning: June-August 1944, 9.0
  18. S1 E18 Occupation: Holland - 1940-1944, 8.6
  19. S1 E19 Pincers: August 1944-March 1945, 8.5
  20. S1 E20 Genocide: 1941-1945, 9.2
  21. S1 E21 Nemesis: Germany - February-May 1945, 8.9
  22. S1 E22 Japan: 1941-1945, 8.5
  23. S1 E23 Pacific: February 1942-July 1945, 8.7
  24. S1 E24 The Bomb: February-September 1945, 8.9
  25. S1 E25 Reckoning: 1945... and after, 8.6
  26. S1 E26 Remember, 8.6

Cast

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Crew

Directors
Peter Batty, Hugh Ragett, David Elstein
Produced by
Jeremy Isaacs, Martin Smith
Music by
Carl Davis

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Facts

October 31, 1973 · May 8, 1974 · Ended

First aired
October 31, 1973
Last aired
May 8, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Dated History, Talking Heads, Cold Opening

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The World at War?"

Questions about The World at War

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Where can I stream The World at War?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The World at War worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.2).

Is The World at War okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG 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 The World at War?

26 h

About 26 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1974.

Can I half-watch The World at War?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching The World at War?

BleakHopeful

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