The War
Series Overview
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 7 Episodes
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Sun, Sep 23, 2007
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “A World Without War”
March 1945 - December 1945: A few weeks after the death of President Roosevelt shocks the country, Germany surrenders. Meanwhile, American sailors, soldiers and Marines endure the worst battle of the Pacific - Okinawa. In August, American planes drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Japanese, too, surrender. Millions return home - to try to learn how to live in a world without war.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Keith David
Narrator (voice)
Tom Hanks
Narrator / Al McIntosh (voice)
Josh Lucas
Narrator (voice)
Bobby Cannavale
Narrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
Narrator (voice)
Eli Wallach
Narrator (voice)
Robert Wahlberg
Narrator / James A. Fahey (voice)
Adam Arkin
Reader (voice)
Carolyn McCormick
Reader (voice)
Paul Fussell
Self
Quentin Aanenson
Self
Sascha Weinzheimer
Self
Katharine Phillips
Self
Olga Ciarlo
Self
Robert Kashiwagi
Self
Anne DeVico
Self
Joe Medicine Crow
Self
Sam Hynes
Self - Marine Pilot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Paul Barnes, Tricia Reidy, Erik Ewers
Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Novick
Producer
Ken Burns
Director
Lynn Novick
Director
Paul Barnes
Editor
Tricia Reidy
Editor
Erik Ewers
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is The War about?
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
How many seasons does The War have?
The War comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The War?
Key cast members in The War include Keith David, Tom Hanks, Josh Lucas, Bobby Cannavale, Samuel L. Jackson.
Who created or directed The War?
The War was developed and directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick.