The War

2007 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-14 Documentary, War & Politics, Crime

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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8.1 The Movie Database

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Where to stream The War

Streaming now in the United States on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and Kanopy.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Top cast and crew

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)

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Frequently asked questions about The War

Where can I watch The War in the United States?

The War is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The War for free?

The War streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and WETA+. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The War?

The War scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The War?

The War stars Keith David, Tom Hanks, Josh Lucas, Bobby Cannavale, and Samuel L. Jackson.

How many seasons of The War are there?

The War has 1 season and 7 episodes, and is ended.

What network is The War on?

The War airs on PBS, and is produced by Florentine Films and WETA.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.