The War I Knew (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2014, The War I Knew is an action, drama and war film directed by Ian Vernon, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. D-Day: A British paratroop squad are dropped off-target and wiped-out. Private Johnny Barrows is the only survivor; inexperienced, scared, lost behind enemy lines. Johnny must grow up and become a man on his perilous journey to safety.
Who’s in it. The War I Knew stars Sophie Skelton as Margaret, James Boyland as Private Murphy, Sean Croke as Private Simpson and Tony Earnshaw as SS Scharfuhrer Eisenberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The War I Knew has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War I Knew page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War I Knew 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 The War I Knew (2014)?
- In US, The War I Knew is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War I Knew worth watching?
- The War I Knew holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The War I Knew?
- The War I Knew stars Sophie Skelton, James Boyland, Sean Croke, Tony Earnshaw and Siri Ellis.
- When was The War I Knew released?
- The War I Knew was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.