TV series

The World at War

Name: The World at War
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Laurence Olivier

1973–1974, English, on ITV1.

A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.

Documentary War & Politics

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
Episode length: 60 min
Status: Ended in 1974

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Latest episode

S1 E26: Remember

Aired 8 May 1974

Seasons 1

Season 1

1973 · 26 episodes · 8.1/10

Specials

1975 · 12 episodes

Cast & crew

Laurence OlivierNarrator · 26 ep

Details

First aired: 31 October 1973
Last aired: 8 May 1974
Network: ITV1
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Type: Documentary
Rated: TV-PG

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The World at War: quick answers

Is The World at War worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 188 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of The World at War are there?

The World at War has 1 season and 26 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

Is The World at War finished?

Yes. The World at War ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.

Is The World at War suitable for kids?

The World at War is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like The World at War?

If you liked The World at War, try WWII in HD, The War, World War II in Colour.