How War Came (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1941, How War Came is an animation film directed by Paul Fennell, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated documentary describing the involvement of Japan, Italy and Nazi Germany as the aggressors and instigators of World War II.
Who’s in it. How War Came stars Raymond Gram Swing as Narrator and Mel Blanc as Hitler.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, How War Came has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How War Came page.
If you liked it. Fans of How War Came tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How War Came (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How War Came change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How War Came worth watching?
- How War Came holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How War Came?
- How War Came stars Raymond Gram Swing and Mel Blanc.
- When was How War Came released?
- How War Came was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.