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The American War

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Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.

DirectorDaniel L. Bernardi
ProducersDaniel Chein·Carolina Gratianne

Where to watch

HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Daniel L. Bernardi

HD
Huynh Duc
Huynh Duc
HB
Huynh Thi Binh
Huynh Thi Binh
NN
Nguyen Dinh Ngat
Nguyen Dinh Ngat
NM
Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai
Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai
PT
Pham Thi Thao
Pham Thi Thao
VL
Vo Cao Loi
Vo Cao Loi

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The American War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The American War?

The American War is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The American War on Netflix?

No, The American War is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The American War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The American War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The American War for free?

The American War is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.