What is Churchill at War on Netflix about? Everything to know

Churchill At War is a brand-new four-part mini-series directed by Malcolm Venville, who previously directed historical mini-series like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The series premieres on Netflix on December 4, 2024.

It's a series about the life of Winston Churchill during the outbreak of World War II, how he led Britain through it, and then rebuilt Europe after the war. It depicts his strategies and his resilience during the war.

The series features well-known actors in its ensemble like Christian McKay as Churchill, Erica Wessels as Clementine Churchill, and even a special appearance by Boris Johnson playing himself.

Classified as a historical documentary, it provides colors of old archival footage, adds fictional recreations of pivotal events of history, and includes professional comments from experts to bring the viewers closer to the man whose actions shaped an era.

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What is Churchill at War season 1 about?

The trailer of Churchill at War starts with Churchill subtly uttering:

"Never give in , never ,never, never, never...."

This was an archival sound piece from Churchill's speeches. A somber music was playing in the background, making the whole thing much more exciting for the fans.

Season 1 follows the wartime leadership of Winston Churchill during the Second World War. This series explores the role that the Prime Minister of Britain played in winning for the Allies, the strategies he had during crucial threats on London, like The Blitz and other Nazi attacks, and the reconstruction of post-war Europe.

This show also delves deep into the personal life of this powerful leader to show just how his early experiences and his military career molded him into what he became eventually.

The trailer, released on October 30, 2024, gives glimpses of dramatic recreations, rare archival footage, and Churchill's voiceover, narrating the main events of the war.

The season consists of four one-hour episodes: The Gathering Storm, His Finest Hour, The Day of Destiny, and Out of the Storm. Each episode captures a different part of Churchill's journey through the war from its looming threat to its eventual resolution.

A young Winston Churchill (Image via Netflix Entertainment, Inc.)

In this series, dramatization and expert testimony blend in a new point of view on one of history's famous leaders. Episodes are available now, exclusively on Netflix.

The official synopsis of the series on Netflix reads:

"This captivating docuseries examines Winston Churchill's pivotal role in World War II and the formative events that made him an ideal leader for the era."

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Churchill at War: Cast list

• Christian McKay as Winston Churchill
• Langley Kirkwood as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
• Martin Munro as Frank Sawyers
• Deon Lotz as Admiral Bertram Ramsay
• Stephen Jennings as Frederick 'Prof' Lindemann
• Martin Kluge as Joseph Stalin
• Chris van Rensburg as Inspector Walter Thompson
• Aubrey Shelton as Lord Edward Halifax
• Pierre van Heerden as Ernst Putzi Hanfstaengl
• Erica Wessels as Clementine Churchill
• Jason K. Ralph as General Hastings 'Pug' Ismay

Apart from these, Boris Johnson features as himself, reflecting on Churchill’s legacy. The series also includes Richard Toye, a historian known for his work on Churchill, adding expert insights.

Churchill at War will be available on Netflix, starting at $6.99 per month in the U.S. £5.99 in the UK, and €7.99 in most European countries. The series is accessible on all devices that can stream Netflix- smart TVs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

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