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World on Fire

2019·Series·TV-MA·60 min·7.5(77)

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

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Where to watch World on Fire in United States

Click a service to open World on Fire there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is World on Fire streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaiciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
AustraliaApple TV Store
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceAmazon Prime Video, M6+, Molotov TV, SFR PlayCanal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max
BrazilGloboplay, CurtaOn Amazon Channel
JapanFOD
South KoreaWatcha, TVING

About World on Fire

World on Fire is a 2019 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Peter Bowker. The cast is led by Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt. It spans 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+.

World on Fire was produced by Mammoth Screen and made in Czech Republic and France. It was first aired on September 29, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Peter Bowker
First aired
September 29, 2019
Last aired
August 20, 2023
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Canceled
Seasons
2 (13 episodes)
Network
BBC One
Country
Czech Republic, France
Production
Mammoth Screen
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World on Fire cast & crew

World on Fire was created by Peter Bowker.

The cast features Jonah Hauer-King as Harry Chase, Julia Brown as Lois Bennett, Helen Hunt as Nancy Campbell, Zofia Wichłacz as Kasia Tomaszeski, Lesley Manville as Robina Chase, and Brian J. Smith as Webster O'Connor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dan Jones and it was produced by Peter Bowker and Damien Timmer.

Is World on Fire worth watching?

World on Fire holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 77 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 2 seasons and 13 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama and war & politics, World on Fire is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch World on Fire

In United States, you can stream World on Fire on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and WETA+, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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 World on Fire

Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King

Harry Chase

Julia Brown

Julia Brown

Lois Bennett

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Nancy Campbell

Zofia Wichłacz

Zofia Wichłacz

Kasia Tomaszeski

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Robina Chase

Brian J. Smith

Brian J. Smith

Webster O'Connor

Parker Sawyers

Parker Sawyers

Albert Fallou

Tomasz Kot

Tomasz Kot

Stefan Tomaszeski

Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin

David

Ahad Raza Mir

Ahad Raza Mir

Rajib

Eryk Biedunkiewicz

Eryk Biedunkiewicz

Jan Tomaszeski

World on Fire — FAQs

Where can I watch World on Fire in United States?

World on Fire is streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, WETA+ in United States.

Is World on Fire on PBS?

Yes — World on Fire is currently available on PBS in United States.

What language is World on Fire in?

World on Fire is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Polish, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of World on Fire are there?

World on Fire has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.

What is World on Fire rated?

World on Fire is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 77 ratings.

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