My Grandparents' War (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, My Grandparents' War is a documentary series.
What it’s about. In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.
Who’s in it. My Grandparents' War stars Helena Bonham Carter as Self, Mark Rylance as Self, Kristin Scott Thomas as Self and Carey Mulligan as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, My Grandparents' War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel and Thirteen and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Grandparents' War page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Grandparents' War tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Grandparents' War (2019)?
- In US, My Grandparents' War is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and PBS Living Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Grandparents' War worth watching?
- My Grandparents' War holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Grandparents' War?
- My Grandparents' War stars Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Carey Mulligan and Kit Harington.
- When was My Grandparents' War released?
- My Grandparents' War was released in 2019.