Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War is a documentary film directed by Ken Burns, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Join an American couple’s courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom.
Who’s in it. Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War stars Marina Goldman as Martha Sharp and Tom Hanks as Waitstill Sharp (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+ and TPT and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016)?
- In US, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+ and TPT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War worth watching?
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War?
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War stars Marina Goldman and Tom Hanks.
- When was Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War released?
- Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.