# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 82 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T06:23:48.163Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Filmzie](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/425230-a-war-story/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A War Story for free in the UK?**

A War Story (1981) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Filmzie in the United Kingdom.

**Is A War Story on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A War Story is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/425230/a-war-story-1981
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/iTBV0i8iLugXrha8eLxY3PCExw0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/425230/a-war-story-1981.json

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