Plot — What is My Grandparents' War about?
In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2019 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 2 (8 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 73% (7.3/10, 3 votes) |
My Grandparents' War — FAQ
Is My Grandparents' War worth watching? My Grandparents' War holds a 7.3/10 rating from 3 viewers. In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, person
Who is behind My Grandparents' War? Created by Francis Hanly.
Where can I stream My Grandparents' War? You can stream My Grandparents' War on Amazon Prime Video, PBS, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Availability may vary by region.
When did My Grandparents' War release? It first aired in 2019.
