One Day of War (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1942, One Day of War is a war and documentary film directed by Mikhail Slutsky, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A Soviet documentary chronicling a single day of the Great Patriotic War—June 13, 1942, the 356th day of the conflict. Filmed simultaneously across all fronts and the home front by 160 newsreel cameramen, and edited by Mikhail Slutsky at the Central Studio of Documentary Films, it offers a sweeping portrait of total war. Released in October 1942, the project captured the Soviet struggle against the German invaders in a single, coordinated day of filming.
Who’s in it. One Day of War stars William S. Gailmor as Narrator (English version) (voice) and Yuriy Levitan as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, One Day of War sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Day of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Day of War tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Day of War (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Day of War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Day of War worth watching?
- One Day of War holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Day of War?
- One Day of War stars William S. Gailmor and Yuriy Levitan.
- When was One Day of War released?
- One Day of War was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.