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The War

8.120071 seasonPGTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & PoliticsCrime

The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.

DirectorsKen Burns·Lynn Novick

ProducersKen Burns·Lynn Novick

Where to watch

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

A Necessary War

Sep 23, 2007 8.2

E2

When Things Get Tough

Sep 24, 2007 7.8

E3

A Deadly Calling

Sep 25, 2007 7.5

E4

Pride of Our Nation / A Volunteer Basis

Sep 26, 2007 7.5

E5

FUBAR

Sep 30, 2007 7.5

E6

The Ghost Front

Oct 1, 2007 7.5

E7

A World Without War

Oct 2, 2007 8.2

Cast · Directed by Ken Burns

Keith David

Narrator (voice)

Tom Hanks

Narrator / Al McIntosh (voice)

Josh Lucas

Narrator (voice)

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Narrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Narrator (voice)

Eli Wallach

Narrator (voice)

Robert Wahlberg

Robert Wahlberg

Narrator / James A. Fahey (voice)

Adam Arkin

Carolyn McCormick

Carolyn McCormick

Quentin Aanenson

Sascha Weinzheimer

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The War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The War?

The War is streaming on PBS Documentaries in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The War on Netflix?

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

Is The War on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The War for free?

The War is available on PBS Documentaries in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The War?

The War has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of The War out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of The War?

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