Sword of Honour (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 6.5

Released in 2001, Sword of Honour is a drama series.
What it’s about. Sword of Honour is a two-part adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s semi-autobiographical World War II trilogy, initially aired Channel 4 on 2 January 2001. Guy Crouchback embarks on a heroic quest to regain his honour and manhood; however, his encounters with the absurd reality of life in the British Army — strewn with bureaucratic blunders, military debacles, and indelibly eccentric characters — proves to be more of a challenge than facing the enemy itself.
Who’s in it. Sword of Honour stars Daniel Craig as Guy Crouchback, Leslie Phillips as Gervase Crouchback and Megan Dodds as Virginia Troy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sword of Honour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword of Honour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword of Honour tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sword of Honour (2001)?
- In US, Sword of Honour is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sword of Honour worth watching?
- Sword of Honour holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sword of Honour?
- Sword of Honour stars Daniel Craig, Leslie Phillips and Megan Dodds.
- When was Sword of Honour released?
- Sword of Honour was released in 2001.
