Liberation (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1994, Liberation is a war, history and documentary film directed by Arnold Schwartzman, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Liberation tells the dramatic story of the battle waged on two fronts during World War II - the Allied campaign to liberate Europe and Hitler's genocidal campaign against the Jews. The World War II documentary uses film footage, radio broadcasts, and period music gathered from archives around the world. Interwoven throughout the film are the compelling stories of the Jews of Europe - unforgettable stories of tragedy, courage, resistance, and survival. Liberation begins in 1942, when Adolf Hitler was still at the height of his power and the Allies began envisioning a cross-channel invasion of Europe.

Who’s in it. Liberation stars Jean Boht as Narrator, Whoopi Goldberg as Narrator, Ben Kingsley as Narrator and Miriam Margolyes as Narrator, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Liberation has been warmly received by audiences.

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 Liberation page.

If you liked it. Fans of Liberation tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Liberation (1994)?
In US, Liberation 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.
Is Liberation worth watching?
Liberation holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Liberation?
Liberation stars Jean Boht, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Kingsley, Miriam Margolyes and Patrick Stewart.
When was Liberation released?
Liberation was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.