Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike is a war and documentary film directed by Frank Capra, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. The second film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series. It introduces Germany as a nation whose aggressive ambitions began in 1863 with Otto von Bismarck and the Nazis as its latest incarnation.
Who’s in it. Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike stars Edvard Beneš, Neville Chamberlain, Clementine Churchill and Winston Churchill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943)?
- In US, Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike worth watching?
- Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike?
- Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike stars Edvard Beneš, Neville Chamberlain, Clementine Churchill, Winston Churchill and Galeazzo Ciano.
- When was Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike released?
- Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.