Where to watch A War Story (1981) in the UK
A War Story (1981) is available to watch free in the UK on Filmzie. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
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A War Story
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Cast & crew
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Donald SutherlandNarrator (voice) -
David EdneyBen Wheeler
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Frank C. TurnerPeter Seed
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Anne WheelerNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
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A War Story (1981) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Filmzie in the United Kingdom.
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