Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8.4

Released in 2009, Apocalypse: The Second World War is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.
Who’s in it. Apocalypse: The Second World War stars Mathieu Kassovitz as Self - Narrator (voice), Dwight D. Eisenhower as Self (archive footage), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) and Franklin D. Roosevelt as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Apocalypse: The Second World War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go, Now TV and HistoryPlay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apocalypse: The Second World War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apocalypse: The Second World War tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)?
- In GB, Apocalypse: The Second World War is available to stream on Sky Go, Now TV and HistoryPlay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apocalypse: The Second World War worth watching?
- Apocalypse: The Second World War holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apocalypse: The Second World War?
- Apocalypse: The Second World War stars Mathieu Kassovitz, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Charles de Gaulle.
- When was Apocalypse: The Second World War released?
- Apocalypse: The Second World War was released in 2009.
