The War Below
2021, English. Directed by J.P. Watts.
Hope runs deep.
During World War I, a group of British miners are recruited to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs from below the German front in hopes of breaking the deadly stalemate of the Battle of Messines.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The War Below
The War Below isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- J.P. WattsDirector
- Sam HazeldineWilliam Hawkin
- Tom Goodman-HillHellfire Jack
- Kris HitchenHarold Stockford
- Elliot J. LangridgeGeorge MacDonald
- Sam ClemmettCharlie MacDonald
- Joseph SteyneShorty
- Sonny Ashbourne SerkisHenry
- Anna MaguireJane Hawkin
- Andrew ScarboroughColonel Fielding
- Douglas ReithField Marshal Haig
- Jake WheeldonCaptain Leonard Graves
- Philip CorreiaSecond Lieutenant David Kelly
Details
- Released
- 10 September 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Thomas Woods, J.P. Watts
- Budget
- $653K
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The War Below: quick answers
Is The War Below worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The War Below?
The War Below runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The War Below have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The War Below. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The War Below parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The War Below is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The War Below on?
The War Below isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The War Below?
If you liked The War Below, try The Monuments Men, Devotion, The Boy in the Woods.
Who directed The War Below?
The War Below (2021) was directed by J.P. Watts and stars Sam Hazeldine, Tom Goodman-Hill, Kris Hitchen.