Walter's War (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, Walter's War is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Alrick Riley, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead British troops during WW1. The action concerns Tull's turbulent passage from ordinary soldier to extraordinary officer at officer training camp, where he had to face his own demons as well as fight the prejudice that surrounded him
Who’s in it. Walter's War stars O.T. Fagbenle as Walter Tull, David Oakes as Oswald Hennessey, Kwame Kwei-Armah as Daniel Tull and Zac Fox as Young Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Walter's War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walter's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walter's War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walter's War (2008)?
- In US, Walter's War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walter's War worth watching?
- Walter's War holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walter's War?
- Walter's War stars O.T. Fagbenle, David Oakes, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Zac Fox and Michael Wildman.
- When was Walter's War released?
- Walter's War was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.