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Joe Maddison's War

4.220101h 25mMovieWarDramaTV Movie

Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.

DirectorPatrick Collerton
WriterAlan Plater

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Cast · Directed by Patrick Collerton

KWKevin Whately
Kevin Whately
Joe Maddison
RGRobson Green
Robson Green
Harry Crawford
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Mr. Simpson
MHMelanie Hill
Melanie Hill
Selina Rutherfird
SDSammy T. Dobson
Sammy T. Dobson
Sheila Maddison
JAJames Atherton
James Atherton
Tommy Cowell
ALAngela Lonsdale
Angela Lonsdale
Polly Maddison
JBJames Baxter
James Baxter
Alan Maddison
JWJohn Woodvine
John Woodvine
Father Connolly
TFTrevor Fox
Trevor Fox
Eddie Turnbull
NVNiek Versteeg
Niek Versteeg
Billy Nicholson
JP
Jackie Phillips
Lily Parkinson

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Joe Maddison's War — streaming FAQ

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Joe Maddison's War is streaming on Shout! Factory, Fawesome and Tubi TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Joe Maddison's War is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and Fawesome.

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