The Great War (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, The Great War is a war, history and documentary film directed by Brian McKenna, running about 240 minutes. “Canada answers the call” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A historical recreation of Canada's role in World War I, cast by descendants of the people who participated in it.
Who’s in it. The Great War stars Justin Trudeau as Talbot Papineau.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great War (2007)?
- In US, The Great War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Great War?
- The Great War stars Justin Trudeau.
- When was The Great War released?
- The Great War was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.