The War Below
“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.
Where to watch The War Below in United States
Google Play Movies
YouTubeClick a service to open The War Below there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The War Below streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Runtime, Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The War Below
The War Below is a 2021 English-language war, drama and history film directed by J.P. Watts. The cast is led by Sam Hazeldine, Tom Goodman-Hill, Kris Hitchen. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
The War Below was produced by Vital Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 10, 2021, and carries a 12A certification.
- Director
- J.P. Watts
- Writers
- Thomas Woods, J.P. Watts
- Release date
- September 10, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Vital Pictures
The War Below cast & crew
The War Below was directed by J.P. Watts and written by Thomas Woods and J.P. Watts.
The cast features Sam Hazeldine as William Hawkin, Tom Goodman-Hill as Hellfire Jack, Kris Hitchen as Harold Stockford, Elliot James Langridge as George MacDonald, Sam Clemmett as Charlie MacDonald, and Joseph Steyne as Shorty.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Anne Kulonen, cinematography is by Nick Cooke, and it was produced by Luis Guerrero and William Knochel.
Is The War Below worth watching?
The War Below holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, The War Below is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The War Below
The War Below isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast of The War Below
Sam Hazeldine
William Hawkin
Tom Goodman-Hill
Hellfire Jack
Kris Hitchen
Harold Stockford
Elliot James Langridge
George MacDonald
Sam Clemmett
Charlie MacDonald
Joseph Steyne
Shorty
Sonny Ashbourne Serkis
Henry
Anna Maguire
Jane Hawkin
Andrew Scarborough
Colonel Fielding
Douglas Reith
Field Marshal Haig
Jake Wheeldon
Captain Leonard Graves
Philip Correia
Second Lieutenant David Kelly
The War Below — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The War Below in United States?
The War Below is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The War Below in?
The War Below is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War Below?
The War Below runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The War Below rated?
The War Below is rated 12A. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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