Prelude to War poster
FilmWarHistoryDocumentary

Prelude to War (1942)

1942-05-27 · 53m · EN
64%
User score
65 votes
IMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Read the Prelude to War feature →
Frank CapraDirectorAnthony VeillerWriterEric KnightWriterAnatole LitvakDirector

Where to watch Prelude to War

All countries & options →
Stream
fuboTVMGM+ Amazon ChannelPhiloMGM Plus Roku Premium ChannelMGM PlusGuideDocFlixFling
Rent
Amazon VideoFlixFling
Buy
Amazon VideoFlixFling
Where to watch Prelude to War in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Walter HustonWalter HustonSelf - Narrator (voice)Max SchmelingMax SchmelingSelf - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Keywords

World war iiWwiiWw2

Movie DNA

Genre affinityWar · History · DocumentaryTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Wwii · Ww2PacingShortEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference108994 · 310175Actor preference219996 · 333701

More like this

More War →
Napoleon★ 6.5Viewing moment
Napoleon
2023
Expend4bles★ 6.4Viewing moment
Expend4bles
2023
Oppenheimer★ 8.1Viewing moment
Oppenheimer
2023
Hell Hath No Fury★ 6.5Viewing moment
Hell Hath No Fury
2021
Uri: The Surgical Strike★ 7.1Viewing moment
Uri: The Surgical Strike
2019
Hacksaw Ridge★ 8.2Viewing moment
Hacksaw Ridge
2016
Sisu★ 7.5Viewing moment
Sisu
2023
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant★ 7.8Viewing moment
Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
2023
Fury★ 7.5Viewing moment
Fury
2014
JUNG_E★ 6.2Viewing moment
JUNG_E
2023
The King's Man★ 6.8Viewing moment
The King's Man
2021
American Sniper★ 7.4Viewing moment
American Sniper
2014

Frequently asked questions about Prelude to War

What is Prelude to War about?

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

How long is Prelude to War?

Prelude to War has a runtime of 53 minutes.

Where can I watch Prelude to War?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.