The Unknown War (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1978, The Unknown War is a documentary and war & politics series.
What it’s about. A documentary television series of the Nazi-Soviet War, edited from over 3.5 million feet of film taken by Soviet camera crews from the first day of the war, 22 June 1941, to the Soviet entry into Berlin in May 1945.
Who’s in it. The Unknown War stars Burt Lancaster as Self - Host.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Unknown War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unknown War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unknown War tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unknown War (1978)?
- In US, The Unknown War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unknown War worth watching?
- The Unknown War holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unknown War?
- The Unknown War stars Burt Lancaster.
- When was The Unknown War released?
- The Unknown War was released in 1978.