The American War
2018, English. Directed by Daniel L. Bernardi.
Five veterans describe their experiences defeating the most powerful military in the world.
Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 March 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $250K
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The American War runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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Which OTT platform is The American War on?
The American War isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The American War?
If you liked The American War, try Last Days in Vietnam, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, Korengal.
Who directed The American War?
The American War (2018) was directed by Daniel L. Bernardi and stars Huynh Duc, Huynh Thi Binh, Nguyen Dinh Ngat.