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War Requiem

6.319891h 30mMovieWarDrama

During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.

DirectorDerek Jarman
WriterDerek Jarman
ProducersDon Boyd·John Kelleher

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Cast · Directed by Derek Jarman

NPNathaniel Parker
Nathaniel Parker
Wilfred Owen
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
The Nurse
LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
The Old Soldier
PHPatricia Hayes
Patricia Hayes
Mother
RM
Rohan McCullough
Enemy Mother
NTNigel Terry
Nigel Terry
Abraham
OTOwen Teale
Owen Teale
The Unknown Soldier
SBSean Bean
Sean Bean
The German Soldier
AJAlex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Blinded Soldier
CD
Claire Davenport
Ward Sister/Britannia
SLSpencer Leigh
Spencer Leigh
Soldier 1
MB
Milo Bell
Soldier 2

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War Requiem — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams War Requiem?

War Requiem is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is War Requiem on Netflix?

No, War Requiem is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is War Requiem on Amazon Prime Video?

No, War Requiem isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch War Requiem for free?

War Requiem is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.