W2TCH

615 World War II Films & Television Shows

614 titles

  1. 601The SunMovie · 2005 · 111m · Drama, HistoryThis film explores the final days of Emperor Hirohito during the end of World War II. It offers a new perspective on his reign as the war nears its conclusion.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7
  2. 602Uncertain GloryMovie · 1944 · 102mIn occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes execution when a bombing raid hits the prison, but is soon recaptured by the inspector who first arrested him. More afraid of the guillotine than death itself, the convict convinces the inspector to help him with a plan. He will confess to being the saboteur who orchestrated the capture of 100 Frenchmen by the Gestapo, in exchange for being executed by firing squad – the Nazis' method – thereby freeing the other men.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  3. 603The Star of AfricaMovie · 1957 · 99mThis is a biographical film about a German fighter pilot who achieved over 150 victories in North Africa. His life was cut short when his plane crashed.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4
  4. 604Das Tagebuch der Anne FrankMovie · 1958
  5. 605In DarknessMovie · 2011 · 145m · Drama, War"In Darkness" tells the true story of Leopold Soha, a thief and burglar who risks everything to rescue Jewish refugees in Nazi-occupied Lvov, Poland. Initially motivated by self-interest, he hides a dozen people in the city's sewers for 14 months, protecting them from certain death.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  6. 606The CaptainMovie · 2018 · 118m · War, Drama, HistoryGermany, 1945. During the final, desperate weeks of World War II, deserter Willi Herold finds a discarded Nazi captain's uniform. He takes it to stay warm, but soon discovers that many Germans are willing to follow anyone who appears to be in charge.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  7. 607Days of GloryMovie · 2006 · 128m · Drama, History, War1943. Four men – Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud, and Yassir – who have never been to France enlist in the French Army to fight alongside 130,000 other "indigenous" soldiers and liberate the country from Nazi occupation. A story of forgotten heroes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7
  8. 608UnbrokenMovie · 2014 · 137m · Drama, WarThis is the story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner whose life took a dramatic turn when he was captured by the Japanese during World War II.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.4
  9. 609The Devil's ArithmeticMovie · 1999 · 95m · TV Movie, Drama, ThrillerHannah Stern, a young Jewish American, doesn't connect with her family history until a strange event changes everything. She's suddenly in a Nazi death camp in 1941, facing a terrifying reality. There, she meets Rivkah, another prisoner, and they become unlikely friends amidst extreme hardship. Sharing their suffering, Hannah and Rivkah develop a powerful bond that connects them across time. This connection gives them strength to survive the camp's brutal conditions. As Hannah learns about her ancestors' past, she begins to understand the importance of her Jewish identity and faith. The film examines resilience, the strength found in human connection, and how profound experiences can change us. The emotional story of these two young women is a moving reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even the worst situations.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8
  10. 610Operation FinaleMovie · 2018 · 124m · Drama, History, ThrillerIn 1960, a group of Israeli secret agents is sent to Argentina on a mission: to locate Adolf Eichmann, the key figure in the Holocaust, and bring him to Israel for trial.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  11. 611Slaughterhouse-FiveMovie · 1972 · 100m · Drama, Science Fiction, WarThis film follows Billy Pilgrim, a war veteran who experiences time non-linearly. Haunted by his experiences as a prisoner of war in Dresden during World War II, Billy begins to time travel involuntarily. He journeys from his childhood to the war, and then to a planet called Tralfamadore. There, he encounters new ways of understanding life and death, questioning our perceptions of time and memory. The film combines science fiction with a deeply personal story, offering a unique look at what it means to exist.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
  12. 612Dachau: Death CampMovie · 2021 · 50mThis film features interviews with people who experienced the events and their descendants. It offers a distinctive look at the Nazi's initial concentration camp.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  13. 613Persona Non GrataMovie · 2015 · 139mThis is the story of a Japanese diplomat, often called the "Schindler of Japan," and the life that led to his decision to issue over 2,000 visas to Jewish refugees in Kaunas, Lithuania, saving over 6,000 lives. He believed in serving his country, Japan, even if it meant trying to prevent its involvement in a looming global war. As European Jews fled the Nazis and the advancing German army, he witnessed their desperate struggle. Torn between his country's alliance with Nazi Germany and his growing sense of moral duty, the film follows his journey from Manchuria to Lithuania, culminating in a pivotal moment that would define him as a hero.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
  14. 614Three Came HomeMovie · 1950 · 106mBorneo, 1941. As Japan invades the island, American writer Agnes Newton Keith is separated from her husband and taken prisoner with her son. They are held in a camp overseen by Colonel Suga, a man shrouded in mystery.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6