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War Comes to America

7.119451h 10mMovieDocumentaryWar

The seventh and final film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight World War II propaganda film series. This entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.

DirectorsFrank Capra·Anatole Litvak

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Cast · Directed by Frank Capra

WHWalter Huston
Walter Huston
Narrator
LNLloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Narrator

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War Comes to America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams War Comes to America?

War Comes to America is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, GuideDoc and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is War Comes to America on Netflix?

No, War Comes to America is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and GuideDoc.

Is War Comes to America on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — War Comes to America is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch War Comes to America for free?

War Comes to America is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to War Comes to America?

War Comes to America is currently the latest film in the Why We Fight.

Is there a prequel to War Comes to America?

Yes — Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944) comes before War Comes to America in the Why We Fight.

Is War Comes to America part of a trilogy?

No — War Comes to America is part of the Why We Fight, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Why We Fight?

There are 7 films in the Why We Fight: Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942), Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943), Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944) and War Comes to America (1945).