TV series
The Winds of War
1983, English, on ABC. Created by Dan Curtis.
The first theatrical motion picture made for television
Against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Victor 'Pug' Henry is a career naval officer who, along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of his dangerous times in the late 1930s.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 93 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Into the Maelstrom
Aired 13 February 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Dan CurtisCreator
- Robert MitchumVictor 'Pug' Henry · 7 ep
- Ali MacGrawNatalie Jastrow · 7 ep
- Jan-Michael VincentByron Henry · 7 ep
- John HousemanAaron Jastrow · 7 ep
- Polly BergenRhoda Henry · 7 ep
- Lisa EilbacherMadeline Henry · 7 ep
- David DukesLeslie Slote · 7 ep
- Chaim TopolBerel Jastrow · 7 ep
- Ben MurphyWarren Henry · 7 ep
- Peter GravesPalmer 'Fred' Kirby · 7 ep
- Jeremy KempArmin Von Roon · 7 ep
- Ralph BellamyPresident Franklin Delano Roosevelt · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 February 1983
- Last aired
- 13 February 1983
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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News & fan talk
What The Winds of War is based on
The Winds of War is based on The Winds of War, a 1971 novel by Herman Wouk, published by Little, Brown and Company.
Novel · 1971
The Winds of War
By Herman Wouk
Published by Little, Brown and Company
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Winds of War: quick answers
Is The Winds of War worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Winds of War are there?
The Winds of War has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 93 minutes each.
Is The Winds of War finished?
Yes. The Winds of War ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Winds of War on?
The Winds of War isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Winds of War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Winds of War is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Winds of War?
If you liked The Winds of War, try 12 O'Clock High, Foyle's War, Shōgun.
Who created The Winds of War?
The Winds of War was created by Dan Curtis and stars Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent.
What is The Winds of War based on?
The Winds of War is based on The Winds of War, a 1971 novel by Herman Wouk, published by Little, Brown and Company.