World on Fire

Name: World on Fire
Director: Chanya Button
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2019-09-29
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt, Zofia Wichłacz, Lesley Manville

Year: 2019
Country: GB, FR, CZ, DE
Language: en
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Runtime: 60 min
Rating: 7.5/10
Status: Cancelled
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 13
Director: Chanya Button

Plot Overview

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

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Director

Chanya Button

Cast & Key Characters

Jonah Hauer-KingHarry Chase

Julia BrownLois Bennett

Helen HuntNancy Campbell

Zofia WichłaczKasia Tomaszeski

Lesley ManvilleRobina Chase

Brian J. SmithWebster O'Connor

Parker SawyersAlbert Fallou

Tomasz KotStefan Tomaszeski

Eryk BiedunkiewiczJan Tomaszeski

Ewan MitchellTom

Mateusz WięcławekGrzegorz Tomaszeski

Max RiemeltSchmidt

Writers

PBPeter Bowker PBPeter Bowker

Production

Mammoth Screen Paramount Pictures

Season & Episode Breakdown

Series 1 7 episodes

Series 1 tells the story of the first year of the war, starting with the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ending with the Battle of Britain.

1 Episode 1 2019-09-29
2 Episode 2 2019-10-06
3 Episode 3 2019-10-13
4 Episode 4 2019-10-20
5 Episode 5 2019-10-27
6 Episode 6 2019-11-03
7 Episode 7 2019-11-10

Series 2 6 episodes

Series two takes viewers from the streets of Britain into occupied France, Nazi Germany, and to the sands of the North African desert, where British troops struggle alongside Indian Sappers and Australian Diggers to adapt to a very different kind of combat.

1 Episode 1 2023-07-16
2 Episode 2 2023-07-23
3 Episode 3 2023-07-30
4 Episode 4 2023-08-06
5 Episode 5 2023-08-13
6 Episode 6 2023-08-20

Critical Reception & Ratings

World on Fire is rated 7.5 out of 10 by viewers — 82 votes.

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is World on Fire about?

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

How many seasons and episodes does World on Fire have?

2 seasons and 13 episodes.

Is World on Fire still airing, and will there be another season?

This series was cancelled. It ended after 2 seasons; no new seasons according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in World on Fire?

Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt, Zofia Wichłacz, Lesley Manville, Brian J. Smith.

Who is the director of World on Fire?

Chanya Button.

When was World on Fire released?

2019.

Where can I watch World on Fire?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.