The Great War (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 7.1

The Great War poster

Released in 2019, The Great War is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Steven Luke, running about 108 minutes. “No man left behind” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In November of 1918 as World War I was ending, a unit of American soldiers goes behind enemy lines to find a lost platoon of African American soldiers.

Who’s in it. The Great War stars Billy Zane as Colonel Jack Morrison, Ron Perlman as General Pershing, Jordan McFadden as Mary and Bates Wilder as Captain William Rivers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Great War has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 The Great War page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Great War (2019)?
In US, The Great War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Great War worth watching?
The Great War holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Great War?
The Great War stars Billy Zane, Ron Perlman, Jordan McFadden, Bates Wilder and Cody Fleury.
When was The Great War released?
The Great War was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.