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Once Upon a Time in Iraq

8.120201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

DirectorJames Bluemel
ProducersJo Abel·Will Anderson

Where to watch

Sky GoSky GoBBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
War
Jul 13, 2020
E2
Insurgency
Jul 20, 2020
E3
Fallujah
Jul 27, 2020
E4
Saddam
Aug 3, 2020
E5
Legacy
Aug 10, 2020

Cast · Directed by James Bluemel

AG
Ashley Gilbertson
Self
ASAndy Serkis
Andy Serkis
Narrator
GBGeorge W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
TBTony Blair
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
SHSaddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
DFDexter Filkins
Dexter Filkins
Self
JN
John Nixon
Self

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Once Upon a Time in Iraq — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Upon a Time in Iraq?

Once Upon a Time in Iraq is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Upon a Time in Iraq on Netflix?

No, Once Upon a Time in Iraq is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is Once Upon a Time in Iraq on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Once Upon a Time in Iraq isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Iraq for free?

Once Upon a Time in Iraq is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Once Upon a Time in Iraq?

Once Upon a Time in Iraq has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Once Upon a Time in Iraq are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Once Upon a Time in Iraq?

No — Once Upon a Time in Iraq ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.