Jenny's War (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Jenny's War is a drama series.
What it’s about. Jenny's War is a 1985 war television serial set during World War II, made by HTV in association with Columbia Pictures. It is directed by and written by Steve Gethers. The screenplay is based on the novel with the same name of Jack Stoneley. In the UK it was shown as four 50 minute episodes on the ITV network, while in the United States it was syndicated under the Operation Prime Time banner by MCA TV. The serial stars Dyan Cannon, Nigel Hawthorne, Robert Hardy Christopher Cazenove and Hugh Grant, and is about a mother, Jenny Baines, who searches for her son Peter, who was shot down over Germany, and who she believes is still alive.
Who’s in it. Jenny's War stars Dyan Cannon as Jenny Baines, Elke Sommer as Eva Gruenberg, Robert Hardy as Klein and Patrick Ryecart as Steinhardt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Jenny's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jenny's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jenny's War tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jenny's War (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jenny's War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jenny's War worth watching?
- Jenny's War holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jenny's War?
- Jenny's War stars Dyan Cannon, Elke Sommer, Robert Hardy, Patrick Ryecart and Nigel Hawthorne.
- When was Jenny's War released?
- Jenny's War was released in 1985.