My Grandparents' War(2019)
My Grandparents' War Synopsis
In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.
My Grandparents' War (2019) is a documentary series that premiered on November 27, 2019, spanning 2 seasons and 8 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2019-11-27
- Last aired:
- 2022-10-06
My Grandparents' War (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for My Grandparents' War before you start streaming.
My Grandparents' War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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My Grandparents' War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream My Grandparents' War?
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My Grandparents' War (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, PBS, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of My Grandparents' War are there?
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My Grandparents' War has 2 seasons and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 27, 2019.
Is My Grandparents' War still running?
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My Grandparents' War is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on October 6, 2022.
Is My Grandparents' War any good?
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My Grandparents' War (2019) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the My Grandparents' War trailer?
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