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1918

6.419851h 34mMovieDramaWar

It's 1918, the height of United States involvement in World War I - Liberty Bonds are sold, German immigrants are suspected as traitors or saboteurs, young men everywhere succumb to the patriotism and propaganda and enlist. In a small…

DirectorKen Harrison
WriterHorton Foote
ProducersPeter Newman·Lewis M. Allen

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Cast · Directed by Ken Harrison

William Converse-Roberts
William Converse-Roberts
Horace Robedaux
Hallie Foote
Hallie Foote
Elizabeth Robedaux
Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
Brother
Jerry Biggs
Jerry Biggs
Clyde
L.T. Felty
L.T. Felty
Mr. Thatcher
Jeanne McCarthy
Jeanne McCarthy
Bessie
Bill McGhee
Bill McGhee
Sam
Tom Murrel
Tom Murrel
Stanley
Rochelle Oliver
Rochelle Oliver
Mrs. Vaughn
Phillip Smith
Phillip Smith
Bill
Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins
Mr. Vaughn
Horton Foote Jr.
Horton Foote Jr.
Jessie

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1918 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1918?

1918 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 1918 on Netflix?

No, 1918 is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is 1918 on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — 1918 is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch 1918 for free?

1918 is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV in United States.

Is there a sequel to 1918?

Yes — 1918 is followed by On Valentine's Day (1986) in the Orphans' Home Cycle.

Is there a prequel to 1918?

1918 is the first film in the Orphans' Home Cycle.

Is 1918 part of a trilogy?

No — 1918 is part of the Orphans' Home Cycle, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Orphans' Home Cycle?

There are 5 films in the Orphans' Home Cycle: 1918 (1985), On Valentine's Day (1986), Courtship (1987), Convicts (1991) and Lily Dale (1996).

Is 1918 based on a true story?

Yes — 1918 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).