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Where to watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)
Why We Fight: Prelude to War is streaming on GuideDoc in 20 countries, Prime Video in 2 countries and FlixFling in 2 countries, plus 7 more services. In the US, you can watch it on GuideDoc, FlixFling, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. In the UK, you can watch it on GuideDoc and Prime Video.
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.
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Quick answers
Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War on Netflix?
No. Why We Fight: Prelude to War isn't on Netflix in any country right now.
Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War on Prime Video?
Yes, Why We Fight: Prelude to War is on Prime Video in 2 countries, including the UK and Guernsey. It isn't on Prime Video in the US.
Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War on Disney+?
No. Why We Fight: Prelude to War isn't on Disney+ in any country right now.
Is Why We Fight: Prelude to War on Max?
No. Why We Fight: Prelude to War isn't on Max in any country right now.
Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War in the US?
In the US, Why We Fight: Prelude to War is streaming on GuideDoc, FlixFling, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus.
Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War in the UK?
In the UK, Why We Fight: Prelude to War is streaming on GuideDoc and Prime Video.
Where can I watch Why We Fight: Prelude to War in Canada?
In Canada, Why We Fight: Prelude to War is streaming on GuideDoc and FlixFling.
Why We Fight: Prelude to War at a glance
Why We Fight: Prelude to War has streaming listings in 129 countries. In 22 of those countries (17%), it's included with a subscription, so you can watch it without paying extra for that title.
Countries with the most ways to watch
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| USA | GuideDoc, FlixFling, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus |
| Brazil | Looke and Oldflix |
| Canada | GuideDoc and FlixFling |
| UK | GuideDoc and Prime Video |
Not on Netflix, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ and Starz in any country we track.
Details
- Genre
- Documentary, War
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Directors
- Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
- Starring
- Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler
- Language
- English
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Last updated November 4, 2026.