Hearts of the World
1918, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR
A group of youth come of age in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies, bringing both destruction and torture. The youngsters resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Lillian GishThe Girl - Marie Stephenson
- Robert HarronThe Boy - Douglas Gordon Hamilton
- Dorothy GishThe Little Disturber
- Adolph LestinaThe Grandfather
- Josephine CrowellThe Mother
- Jack CosgraveThe Father of the Boy
- Kate BruceThe Mother of the Boy
- Ben AlexanderThe Boy's Littlest Brother
- Marion EmmonsThe Boy's Other Brother
- Francis MarionThe Boy's Other Brother
- Robert AndersonMonsieur Cuckoo
- George FawcettThe Village Carpenter
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1918
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.W. Griffith
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Hearts of the World runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Hearts of the World is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Hearts of the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hearts of the World?
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Who directed Hearts of the World?
Hearts of the World (1918) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Dorothy Gish.