The War

About The War

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.

Where to Watch

Watch free on PBS, Kanopy. Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Ken Burns

Starring Keith David, Tom Hanks, Josh Lucas, Bobby Cannavale, Samuel L. Jackson

Produced by Florentine Films