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TV series

World War II with Tom Hanks

2026 · 1 season · 20 episodes

8.3

TMDB audience score
41 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

About 14h 40m to watch every episode. An estimate: 20 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 44 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Philo
  • HISTORY Vault Apple TV channel
  • HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel
  • History

Free

  • Hoopla
  • Spectrum On Demand

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • Tom Hanks
    Self - Presenter
    20 episodes

Seasons