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Fortunes of War

6.319871 seasonTV SeriesDrama

English literature lecturer Guy Pringle and his wife Harriet navigate the early years of WWII in Bucharest. They become involved in anti-fascist politics and are forced to flee as the war escalates, crossing paths with various characters along the way.

ProducerBetty Willingale

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Balkans: September 1939
Oct 11, 1987 5.0
E2
Romania: January 1940
Oct 18, 1987 5.0
E3
Romania: June 1940
Oct 25, 1987 5.0
E4
Greece: October 1940
Nov 1, 1987 5.0
E5
Egypt: April 1941
Nov 8, 1987 5.0
E6
Egypt: September 1942
Nov 15, 1987 5.0
E7
The Middle East: January 1943
Nov 22, 1987 5.0

Cast

KBKenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Guy Pringle
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Harriet Pringle
CKCharles Kay
Charles Kay
Dobson

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Fortunes of War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fortunes of War?

Fortunes of War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fortunes of War on Netflix?

No, Fortunes of War is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Fortunes of War on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fortunes of War is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Fortunes of War for free?

Fortunes of War is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Fortunes of War?

Fortunes of War has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1987.

Are all episodes of Fortunes of War out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Fortunes of War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Fortunes of War?

No — Fortunes of War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Fortunes of War based on a book?

Yes — Fortunes of War is based on a book or novel.