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HG Wells: War with the World

6.120061h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

BBC docudrama telling the story of the father of science fiction, HG Wells, and his ambition to avert mankind's headlong course towards self-destruction.

DirectorJames Kent
WriterJames Kent

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Cast · Directed by James Kent

MSMichael Sheen
Michael Sheen
H.G. Wells
SHSally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Rebecca West
DCDermot Crowley
Dermot Crowley
George Bernard Shaw
BKBranka Katić
Branka Katić
Maura Budberg
JKJacek Koman
Jacek Koman
Maxim Gorky
MCMichael Cochrane
Michael Cochrane
Minister
SW
Sarah Winman
Jane Wells
KJKenneth Jay
Kenneth Jay
Henry James
RR
Rebecca Ramsden
Millie
EE
Elizabeth Elvin
Mrs. Hallam
KCKeir Charles
Keir Charles
Sykes
ADAbigail Davies
Abigail Davies
Russian Reporter

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HG Wells: War with the World — streaming FAQ

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HG Wells: War with the World isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is HG Wells: War with the World on Netflix?

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HG Wells: War with the World isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for HG Wells: War with the World?

HG Wells: War with the World hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 18, 2006. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.