The War I Knew
2014, English. Directed by Ian Vernon.
D-Day: A British paratroop squad are dropped off-target and wiped-out. Private Johnny Barrows is the only survivor; inexperienced, scared, lost behind enemy lines. Johnny must grow up and become a man on his perilous journey to safety.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Ian VernonDirector
- Paul HarrisonPrivate Johnny Barrows
- Guy WillsPrivate Filey
- Adam WoodwardRock
- James BoylandPrivate Murphy
- Richard DobsonSS Dicheim
- Sophie SkeltonMargaret
- Sean CrokePrivate Simpson
- Andrew Grogan1st Lt. Philips
- Peter TurnerPrivate Sheppard
- Peter RowlinsonPrivate Embury
- Simon FletcherPrivate Johnson
- Paul D. RobertsSS Feldgendarmerie
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2014
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ian Vernon
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How long is The War I Knew?
The War I Knew runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The War I Knew have a post-credits scene?
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The War I Knew parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The War I Knew is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The War I Knew on?
The War I Knew isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War I Knew?
If you liked The War I Knew, try Walking with the Enemy, The Kill Team, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed The War I Knew?
The War I Knew (2014) was directed by Ian Vernon and stars Paul Harrison, Guy Wills, Adam Woodward.