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.
The World at War (1973) is a documentary and war & politics series that premiered on October 31, 1973, spanning 1 season and 26 episodes. It stars Laurence Olivier. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 187 ratings.
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Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 187 ratings.
I'd been keen to tackle 'The World at War' for years, even despite its length and age, but I was not at all prepared for how contemporary and powerful an experience it would be. Of course, there are gaps in the story that we've only been able to fill with time, but even after nearly fifty years, it's hard to imagine another documentary series doing a better job at capturing the full, furious scope of the Second…
Reviewed on November 22, 2020
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Episodes of The World at War (1973) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
The World at War has 1 season and 26 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 31, 1973.
No. The World at War is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 8, 1974.
The World at War (1973) stars Laurence Olivier. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
The World at War (1973) is rated 8.3 out of 10 from 187 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
The official The World at War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.
