Oh! What a Lovely War
“The musical shot in the arm!”
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War is a 1969 English-language comedy, music and war film directed by Richard Attenborough. The cast is led by Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Oh! What a Lovely War was produced by Paramount Pictures and Accord Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 10, 1969, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers
- Len Deighton, Joan Littlewood
- Release date
- March 10, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Accord Productions
Oh! What a Lovely War cast & crew
Oh! What a Lovely War was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by Len Deighton and Joan Littlewood.
The cast features Laurence Olivier as Field Marshal Sir John French, Vanessa Redgrave as Sylvia Pankhurst, Maggie Smith as Music Hall Star, John Mills as Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig, Corin Redgrave as Bertie Smith, and Maurice Roëves as George Smith.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gerry Turpin and it was produced by Richard Attenborough and Brian Duffy.
Is Oh! What a Lovely War worth watching?
Oh! What a Lovely War holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, music, and war, Oh! What a Lovely War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Oh! What a Lovely War
Laurence Olivier
Field Marshal Sir John French
Vanessa Redgrave
Sylvia Pankhurst
Maggie Smith
Music Hall Star
John Mills
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig
Corin Redgrave
Bertie Smith
Maurice Roëves
George Smith
Ian Holm
President Poincare
Juliet Mills
Nurse
Michael Bates
Drunk Lance Corporal
Edward Fox
Aide to Field-Marshal Haig
Dirk Bogarde
Stephen
Jean-Pierre Cassel
French Colonel
Oh! What a Lovely War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Oh! What a Lovely War in United States?
Oh! What a Lovely War is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
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Yes — Oh! What a Lovely War is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Oh! What a Lovely War in?
Oh! What a Lovely War is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Oh! What a Lovely War?
Oh! What a Lovely War runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is Oh! What a Lovely War rated?
Oh! What a Lovely War is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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