While at War (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2019, While at War is a drama, war and history film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, running about 108 minutes. “Sometimes silence is the worst lie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Who’s in it. While at War stars Karra Elejalde as Miguel, Eduard Fernández as Millán-Astray, Santi Prego as Franco and Nathalie Poza as Ana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, While at War has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While at War page.
If you liked it. Fans of While at War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While at War (2019)?
- In US, While at War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is While at War worth watching?
- While at War holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in While at War?
- While at War stars Karra Elejalde, Eduard Fernández, Santi Prego, Nathalie Poza and Luis Bermejo.
- When was While at War released?
- While at War was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.