Oh! What a Lovely War
1969, English. Directed by Richard Attenborough.
The ever popular war games. With songs, battles & a few jokes.
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard AttenboroughDirector
- Laurence OlivierField Marshal Sir John French
- Vanessa RedgraveSylvia Pankhurst
- Maggie SmithMusic Hall Star
- John MillsField Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
- Corin RedgraveBertie Smith
- Maurice RoëvesGeorge Smith
- Ian HolmPresident Poincare
- Juliet MillsNurse
- Michael BatesDrunk Lance Corporal
- Edward FoxAide to Field-Marshal Haig
- Dirk BogardeStephen
- Jean-Pierre CasselFrench Colonel
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Len Deighton, Joan Littlewood
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What Oh! What a Lovely War is based on
Oh! What a Lovely War is based on Oh What a Lovely War, a dramatico-musical work.
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Oh What a Lovely War
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Oh! What a Lovely War: quick answers
Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Oh! What a Lovely War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Oh! What a Lovely War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Oh! What a Lovely War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Oh! What a Lovely War is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Oh! What a Lovely War on?
Oh! What a Lovely War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Oh! What a Lovely War?
If you liked Oh! What a Lovely War, try The Great Dictator, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, The Good Soldier Švejk.
Who directed Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) was directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith.
What is Oh! What a Lovely War based on?
Oh! What a Lovely War is based on Oh What a Lovely War, a dramatico-musical work.