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A War Story

8.319811h 22mMovieDramaWar

Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental…

DirectorAnne Wheeler
WritersAnne Wheeler·Ben Wheeler

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NFBNFBFilmzieFilmzie
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Anne Wheeler

DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Narrator (voice)
DE
David Edney
Ben Wheeler
FTFrank C. Turner
Frank C. Turner
Peter Seed
AWAnne Wheeler
Anne Wheeler
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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A War Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A War Story?

A War Story is streaming on NFB and Filmzie in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A War Story on Netflix?

No, A War Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB and Filmzie.

Is A War Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A War Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB and Filmzie instead.

Where can I watch A War Story for free?

A War Story is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Filmzie in Canada.