The World at War
Seen it?1973 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Documentary, War & Politics
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 26 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
8.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 168K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Laurence OlivierNarrator