Hearts of the World (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1918, Hearts of the World is a drama and war film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 117 minutes. “A ROMANCE OF THE GREAT WAR” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of youngsters grow up and love in a peaceful French village. But war intrudes and peace is shattered. The German army invades and occupies village, bringing both destruction and torture. The young people of the village resist, some successfully, others tragically, until French troops retake the town.
Who’s in it. Hearts of the World stars Lillian Gish as The Girl - Marie Stephenson, Robert Harron as The Boy - Douglas Gordon Hamilton, Dorothy Gish as The Little Disturber and Adolph Lestina as The Grandfather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hearts of the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hearts of the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hearts of the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hearts of the World (1918)?
- In US, Hearts of the World is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hearts of the World worth watching?
- Hearts of the World holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hearts of the World?
- Hearts of the World stars Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Dorothy Gish, Adolph Lestina and Josephine Crowell.
- When was Hearts of the World released?
- Hearts of the World was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.