The Phoney War (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, The Phoney War is a war, history and documentary film directed by Cédric Gruat, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.
Who’s in it. The Phoney War stars Éric Caravaca as Self - Narrator (voice), Bertrand Chamerois as Self - Narrator (voice), Jean-Marie Fonbonne as Self - Narrator (voice) and Laurent Lederer as Self - Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Phoney War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phoney War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phoney War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phoney War (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phoney War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phoney War worth watching?
- The Phoney War holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Phoney War?
- The Phoney War stars Éric Caravaca, Bertrand Chamerois, Jean-Marie Fonbonne, Laurent Lederer and Anna-Flory Lamour.
- When was The Phoney War released?
- The Phoney War was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.