The Great War (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2024, The Great War is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. A four-hour cinematic documentary covering U.S. involvement in World War I in the critical year of 1918. After three years of horrific battle in the trenches of France and Belgium, the Allies are on the verge of collapse—and Germany the cusp of victory. The United States is forced to rapidly train, arm, and ship millions of young soldiers overseas to Europe for the first time.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Great War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard 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 Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great War (2024)?
- In US, The Great War is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great War worth watching?
- The Great War holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Great War released?
- The Great War was released in 2024.