
The World at War
1942, English. Directed by Lowell Mellett.
Documentary examining the events which led up to the Second World War.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 September 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Spewack
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The World at War runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
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The World at War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The World at War?
If you liked The World at War, try Why We Fight: Prelude to War, The Battle of San Pietro, 2000 Meters to Andriivka.
Who directed The World at War?
The World at War (1942) was directed by Lowell Mellett and stars Paul Stewart, Francisco Franco, Emperor Hirohito of Japan.