The World at War
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.
Where to watch The World at War in United States
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The World at War there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The World at War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Channel 4, UKTV Play | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The World at War
The World at War is a 1973 English-language documentary and war & politics series. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The World at War was produced by Thames Television and Blakeway Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on October 31, 1973, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Hugh Ragett, Peter Batty
- First aired
- October 31, 1973
- Last aired
- May 8, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (26 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Thames Television, Blakeway Productions
The World at War cast & crew
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carl Davis and it was produced by Jeremy Isaacs.
Is The World at War worth watching?
The World at War holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 177 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary series.
With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war & politics, The World at War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The World at War
The World at War isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The World at War
Laurence Olivier
Narrator
The World at War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The World at War in United States?
The World at War is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The World at War in?
The World at War is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The World at War are there?
The World at War has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is The World at War rated?
The World at War is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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