The War
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
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Top cast
Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Tom Hanks
Narrator / Al McIntosh (voice)
Josh Lucas
Narrator (voice)
Bobby Cannavale
Narrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator (voice)
Eli Wallach
Narrator (voice)
Robert Wahlberg
Narrator / James A. Fahey (voice)
Adam Arkin
Reader (voice)
Carolyn McCormick
Reader (voice)
Paul Fussell
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The War online?
As of August 5, 2026, The War is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The War on Netflix?
No — The War is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy The War online?
Yes. In United States, The War is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The War?
As of August 5, 2026, The War is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
