The Necessary War
Synopsis
In a single documentary to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, Sir Max Hastings presents the argument that although it was a great tragedy, far from being futile, the First World War was completely unavoidable.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Hastings
- Original Title
- The Necessary War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Blakeway Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen McGann
Max Hastings
Denys Blakeway, Karen McGann
Department Leadership Roster
Karen McGann
Producer
Karen McGann
Director
Max Hastings
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Necessary War.
Similar Titles to The Necessary War
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.0
10.0
6.0
10.0
7.1
7.9
5.0
7.4
More Like The Necessary War
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Necessary War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Necessary War about?
In a single documentary to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, Sir Max Hastings presents the argument that although it was a great tragedy, far from being futile, the First World War was completely unavoidable.
Who directed The Necessary War?
The Necessary War was directed by Karen McGann.
Who stars in The Necessary War?
The principal cast of The Necessary War includes Max Hastings.
When was The Necessary War released and how long is it?
The Necessary War was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.