William Kelly's War (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, William Kelly's War is a war film directed by Geoff Davis, running about 94 minutes. “The war stole their youth, outlaws stole their future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When WW1 breaks out, farm boys, Billy (Josh Davis) and Jack Kelly (Mathew John Davis), along with their cousin, Paddy (Lachie Hume), sign up, and are shipped out to serve in Europe. With Billy a dead-eye shot with a rifle, the boys are soon set up as a sniper team, mowing down Germans and Turks like nobody’s business. They become heroes, but back home, the family farm is being circled by a gang of cattle thieves, meaning that even when the war ends, the blood is set to keep flowing.
Who’s in it. William Kelly's War stars Josh Davis as William Kelly, Mathew Davis as Jack Kelly, Lachlan Hume as Paddy and Tony Bonner as Mr. Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, William Kelly's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch William Kelly's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of William Kelly's War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch William Kelly's War (2014)?
- In US, William Kelly's War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is William Kelly's War worth watching?
- William Kelly's War holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in William Kelly's War?
- William Kelly's War stars Josh Davis, Mathew Davis, Lachlan Hume, Tony Bonner and Maureen Alford.