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Once There Was a War

6.419661h 32mMovieDramaWar

The film is a window into the world of fifteen-year-old Tim, sharing his joys and sorrows and his first encounter with love, during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.

DirectorPalle Kjærulff-Schmidt
WriterKlaus Rifbjerg

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Once There Was a War isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt

OBOle Busck
Ole Busck
Tim
KJKjeld Jacobsen
Kjeld Jacobsen
Tim's father
AVAstrid Villaume
Astrid Villaume
Tim's mother
KMKatja Miehe-Renard
Katja Miehe-Renard
Kate – Tim's sister
BM
Birgit Bendix Madsen
Jane – Tim's sister
CG
Christian Gottschalch
Tim's grandfather
YIYvonne Ingdal
Yvonne Ingdal
Lis
KLKaren Marie Løwert
Karen Marie Løwert
Lis' mother
JH
Jan Heinig Hansen
Markus – Tim's friend
BBBirgit Brüel
Birgit Brüel
Markus' mother
GU
Gregers Ussing
Frank
JBJørgen Beck
Jørgen Beck
Friend

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Once There Was a War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once There Was a War?

Once There Was a War isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Denmark. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Once There Was a War on Netflix?

No, Once There Was a War is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Once There Was a War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once There Was a War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Once There Was a War for free?

Once There Was a War isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.