World War II in Colour (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2009, World War II in Colour is a documentary and war & politics series.

What it’s about. World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on syndication in America on the Military Channel. This series is in full color, combining both original and colorized footage.

Who’s in it. World War II in Colour stars Robert Powell as Narrator, Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage), Winston Churchill as Self (archive footage) and Franklin D. Roosevelt as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, World War II in Colour has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Wonder Project Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch World War II in Colour page.

If you liked it. Fans of World War II in Colour tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch World War II in Colour (2009)?
In US, World War II in Colour is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is World War II in Colour worth watching?
World War II in Colour holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in World War II in Colour?
World War II in Colour stars Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin.
When was World War II in Colour released?
World War II in Colour was released in 2009.