How I Won the War
1967, English. Directed by Richard Lester.
"There's been some marvelous advances in surgery, thanks to war!"
An inept British WWII commander leads his troops to a series of misadventures in North Africa and Europe.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 18 October 1967
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charles Wood
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What How I Won the War is based on
How I Won the War is based on How I Won the War by Patrick Ryan.
How I Won the War
By Patrick Ryan
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How I Won the War: quick answers
Is How I Won the War worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How I Won the War?
How I Won the War runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does How I Won the War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How I Won the War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How I Won the War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How I Won the War is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How I Won the War on?
How I Won the War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 1967. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like How I Won the War?
If you liked How I Won the War, try Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Hot Shots! Part Deux, The Codes of War.
Who directed How I Won the War?
How I Won the War (1967) was directed by Richard Lester and stars Michael Crawford, John Lennon, Roy Kinnear.
What is How I Won the War based on?
How I Won the War is based on How I Won the War by Patrick Ryan.