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226 World War II British Films

226 titles

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  1. 201The Lady from LisbonMovie · 1942 · 75mArt enthusiast Tamara (Jane Carr), aspiring to be a spy, discovers the Nazis have stolen Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. She travels to Lisbon to secretly help them recover the painting. However, her efforts at espionage are complicated by inept Nazi agents, Allied spies, and numerous copies of the artwork.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0
  2. 202DunkirkMovie · 2017 · 107m · War, Action, DramaThis is the story of the remarkable rescue of Allied soldiers trapped in Dunkirk, France, between May 26th and June 4th, 1940, during World War II. Cut off from the beaches and harbor by the German army, soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada, and France were surrounded.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  3. 203Adolf Hitler - My Part in His DownfallMovie · 1973 · 102mLondon, 1940. Aspiring jazz musician Terence "Spike" Milligan is called up for military service and joins the Royal Artillery at Bexhill, beginning his training for war. There, Spike and his friends find themselves in a series of humorous, and occasionally perilous, situations. This film is based on the first volume of Spike Milligan's war diaries.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8
  4. 204Dark Blue WorldMovie · 2001 · 112m · Action, Drama, WarIn 1939, when Nazi Germany invades Czechoslovakia, Lieutenant Franta Slama, a skilled pilot, is tasked with training Karel Vojtisek, a young and talented flier. They quickly form a close friendship. Both men refuse to submit to the new regime and flee to England, joining Czech exiles in the Royal Air Force. During a mission over England, Karel's plane crashes, leading him to the farm of Susan, a woman whose husband is in the Navy. Karel and Susan begin a passionate romance, but she eventually chooses the more experienced Franta. As Franta and Karel try to hold onto their friendship, they face growing romantic tension and rivalry.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  5. 205Ten Days in ParisMovie · 1940 · 82mBob Stevens wakes up in a hospital with a head wound, told he's been in Paris for ten days. He doesn't believe it; he remembers crashing his plane and has no memory of the intervening time. Following a note from someone called "Miss D" found in his jacket, Bob sets out to find her and discover the truth behind this bizarre situation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.5
  6. 206Old Bill and SonMovie · 1941 · 100mOld Bill, a veteran of the First World War, feels overlooked compared to his successful son, Young Bill. Driven by envy, he enlists in the Pioneer Corps, hoping to be near him. When Young Bill disappears during a dangerous raid, Old Bill proves he still has courage and resourcefulness.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.5
  7. 207The Life and Death of Colonel BlimpMovie · 1943 · 163m · War, Drama, Romance"General Candy" is a war drama about a leader in 1943 who struggles for his troops' respect while training an English squad. The film follows his challenges leading men in wartime and reveals his past through flashbacks. We see him as a young officer in the Boer War and World War I, shaped by relationships with three women and a lasting friendship with a German soldier. This intimate look at a general’s personal life and struggles humanizes a figure often portrayed as simply an authority. The movie blends these stories with the war's larger events, creating a thoughtful narrative beyond typical war films.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5
  8. 208Malta StoryMovie · 1953 · 99mMalta, 1942. As German bombers pound the island during World War II, a British pilot falls in love with a young Maltese woman.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
  9. 209The Heroes of TelemarkMovie · 1965 · 131m · Action, Drama, WarDuring World War II, Nazi Germany occupies Norway, pushing local resistance fighters to take covert action. Knut Straud, a seasoned fighter, sees a chance in Rolf Pedersen, a physicist whose knowledge of German nuclear plans could be crucial. Rolf hesitates to join, troubled by the use of his science for war, but agrees when the situation becomes dire. He joins Knut on a daring mission to sabotage a key German heavy water plant in rural Telemark. This wartime story highlights the courage and resourcefulness of ordinary Norwegians fighting against a powerful enemy, all within the stunning backdrop of occupied Norway.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9
  10. 210GasbagsMovie · 1941 · 77mIn wartime London, the Crazy Gang (Flanagan & Allen, Nervo & Knox, Naughton & Gold) contribute to the war effort by running a fish and chip stall advertised with their platoon's barrage balloon. Their Sergeant Major orders them to remove it, but a strong wind blows the gang to Nazi Germany. Captured and held in a detention camp, they meet an elderly prisoner named Jerry who has a map to a secret weapon that could win the war. Teddy Knox’s impersonation of Hitler allows the gang to leave the camp. However, the Nazis have different plans for their new leader.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5
  11. 211Operation AmsterdamMovie · 1959 · 104mIn 1940, as Germany invades the Netherlands, a British intelligence officer travels to Amsterdam with two Dutch diamond merchants. Their mission: to convince the Dutch diamond merchants to move their valuable diamond stock to England for safety.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8
  12. 212Neutral PortMovie · 1940 · 89mA British merchant ship is sunk by a German U-boat and seeks refuge in a neutral harbor. The Captain then retaliates against the German forces.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.0
  13. 213The Square PegMovie · 1958 · 89mCouncil workers Norman Pitkin and Mr. Grimsdale are working on a road outside an Army base when they clash with military personnel. They are soon drafted and end up under the control of the Sergeant they previously challenged. Sent to France to repair roads for the advancing Allied forces, they are captured. Pitkin exploits a resemblance to impersonate General Schreiber and manages to return home as a hero.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
  14. 214Lilli MarleneMovie · 1950 · 74mLilli Marlene, a French woman working as a waitress in her uncle's cafe in Benghazi, Libya, is revealed to be the inspiration for the famous German wartime song of the same name. Both the British and Germans seek to exploit her for propaganda, especially since she's a talented singer. After the Germans kidnap her in Cairo and she begins broadcasting from Berlin, her British soldier friends believe she has defected. However, it’s later discovered that her songs contained secret messages for British agents in Berlin.Stream onIMDb 5.0TMDB 5.6
  15. 215I Was Monty's DoubleMovie · 1958 · 101mThis is the remarkable true story of an impersonator who was secretly enlisted to pose as General Montgomery. The goal? To deceive the Germans about Allied plans before the crucial North Africa campaign.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  16. 216Perfect StrangersMovie · 1945 · 102mThe war profoundly alters a married couple, and they both anxiously anticipate being together again after the conflict ends.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  17. 217Don't Panic Chaps!Movie · 1959 · 85mIn World War II, four British soldiers are sent to establish an observation post on a remote Mediterranean island. There, they encounter four German soldiers sheltering in a monastery. A truce is formed, and the two groups agree to share the monastery until reinforcements arrive. However, the arrival of a shipwrecked Slavic girl sparks a conflict between the men over her.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.1
  18. 218The Foreman Went to FranceMovie · 1942 · 87mThis is the true story of Melbourne Johns, a factory foreman from Melbourne, Australia, who travels to France on a mission to safeguard crucial equipment from falling into Nazi hands.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  19. 219A Town Like AliceMovie · 1956 · 117m · War, Drama, RomanceIn 1941 Malaysia, during the early stages of World War II, Japanese forces rapidly advance and seize control of British territories. Unexpectedly, they are unprepared for the large number of women and children left behind. The film explores the difficulties faced by these civilians under brutal occupation, highlighting their resilience and courage as they endure immense hardship. This historically accurate and emotionally powerful story depicts their strength in the face of overwhelming adversity.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3
  20. 220HurricaneMovie · 2018 · 107m · War, Drama, ActionDuring World War II, Polish pilots, facing discrimination, join the Royal Air Force to combat the Luftwaffe. Their mission: to defend Great Britain and their homeland, Poland, from the advancing German forces.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9
  21. 221The Lamp Still BurnsMovie · 1943 · 90mThis film honors the vital contributions of women who served as nurses during World War II.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.4
  22. 222This EnglandMovie · 1941 · 84mThe film chronicles the intertwined histories of two families in Claverly Village: the Rookebys (Clements) and the Appleyards (Williams), spanning from 1588 to 1940, encompassing the Norman era, the early 19th century, World War I, and World War II. Intended to boost spirits during wartime, the story essentially conveys the idea that the British spirit is unyielding and enduring, having existed throughout history and destined to remain so.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.2
  23. 223Sailor of the KingMovie · 1953 · 83mA British naval officer has a fleeting romance with a woman in England, unaware she is pregnant with his child. Two decades later, their son is commanding a ship when it pursues a German raider. After his vessel is sunk and he is captured, he manages to impede the German's advance while a deadly search for him ensues.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  24. 224Secret MissionMovie · 1942 · 94mDuring World War II, a French Resistance member joins forces with three British agents on a dangerous mission. Their objective: to infiltrate a German headquarters and retrieve crucial intelligence that might help to defeat the Nazi regime.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 4.3
  25. 225The Secret of Blood IslandMovie · 1964 · 84mThis is the true story of a British secret agent shot down in Malaya, close to a Japanese POW camp. She hides among the prisoners, disguised as one of them, awaiting a chance to escape. The other POWs must protect her secret as the Japanese intensify their efforts to capture her. The film explores the group's shared struggles for survival against their own individual needs.IMDb 4.9
  26. 226We Dive at DawnMovie · 1943 · 98mDuring World War II, British submarine Captain Lt. Freddie Taylor and his crew aboard the Sea Tiger are urgently called back from leave for a top-secret mission: to intercept the German battleship Brandenburg. A battle ensues, and damage to their submarine leaves them with a rapidly leaking fuel supply, making a return to Britain impossible. Stranded off the Danish coast, seaman James Hobson devises a plan as the crew faces a desperate choice: scuttle the submarine or attempt a perilous escape to Denmark.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4