Once There Was a War (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1966, Once There Was a War is a drama and war film directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, running about 92 minutes. “Portrait of a boy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
Who’s in it. Once There Was a War stars Ole Busck as Tim, Kjeld Jacobsen as Tim's father, Astrid Villaume as Tim's mother and Yvonne Ingdal as Lis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Once There Was a War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once There Was a War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once There Was a War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once There Was a War (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once There Was a War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once There Was a War worth watching?
- Once There Was a War holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Once There Was a War?
- Once There Was a War stars Ole Busck, Kjeld Jacobsen, Astrid Villaume, Yvonne Ingdal and Katja Miehe-Renard.
- When was Once There Was a War released?
- Once There Was a War was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.