A Family at War (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, A Family at War is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971). The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
Who’s in it. A Family at War stars John Nettles as Ian Mackenzie, Colin Douglas as Edwin Ashton, Barbara Flynn as Freda Ashton and Lesley Nunnerley as Margaret Porter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Family at War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Family at War page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Family at War tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Family at War (1970)?
- In US, A Family at War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Family at War worth watching?
- A Family at War holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Family at War?
- A Family at War stars John Nettles, Colin Douglas, Barbara Flynn, Lesley Nunnerley and Ian Barritt.
- When was A Family at War released?
- A Family at War was released in 1970.