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The Dambusters

20201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

Historian Dan Snow relives the story of a crack team of 133 young airmen whose mission is to destroy the great dams of Germany in World War Two using a revolutionary new bouncing bomb.

DirectorJamie Simpson
ProducersMark Dolan·Neil Breakwell

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Daring Plan
Dec 1, 2020
E2
Race Against Time
Dec 2, 2020
E3
Attack! Attack!
Dec 3, 2020

Cast · Directed by Jamie Simpson

DSDan Snow
Dan Snow

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The Dambusters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dambusters?

The Dambusters is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and 5 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dambusters on Netflix?

No, The Dambusters is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is The Dambusters on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Dambusters is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Dambusters for free?

The Dambusters is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and 5 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Dambusters?

The Dambusters has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of The Dambusters out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The Dambusters are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Dambusters?

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