Wartime (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Wartime is an action, drama, war and horror film directed by Keith Barnfather, running about 32 minutes. “Warrant Officer John Benton never failed in his duty - but once, long ago, he did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on a seemingly routine delivery run for the Brigadier, Benton finds himself close to his childhood home, where ghosts from his past have never rested easily… Trapped in a nightmare world where past and present are one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality, where he is desperately needed?
Who’s in it. Wartime stars John Levene as John Benton, Michael Wisher as Father, Mary Greenhalgh as Mother and Peter Greenhalgh as Chris Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wartime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wartime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wartime tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wartime (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wartime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wartime worth watching?
- Wartime holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wartime?
- Wartime stars John Levene, Michael Wisher, Mary Greenhalgh, Peter Greenhalgh and Steven Stanley.
- When was Wartime released?
- Wartime was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.