Stream It Or Skip It: ‘World War II With Tom Hanks’ On History, Where The Oscar Winner Produces And Narrates At 20-Part Look At The Largest Global Conflict To Date
World War II With Tom Hanks is a 20-part docuseries that explores the largest global conflict in history. Narrated and produced by Tom Hanks, the series delves into the events from 1939 to 1945, using archival footage and expert interviews. The docuseries aims to provide a detailed examination of the war's complexities and its impact on the world.
- ▪The series is narrated by Tom Hanks, who is also an executive producer.
- ▪It begins with Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.
- ▪The docuseries uses archival footage, radio broadcasts, and interviews with historians to present its narrative.
- ▪It covers the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party, as well as the responses of other nations.
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| Original publisher | Decider |
| Canonical URL | https://decider.com/2026/05/26/world-war-ii-with-tom-hanks-history-review/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T19:02:54.011Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T19:02:54.011Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Stream It Or Skip It Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Flipboard Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to copy URL Copy Stream It Or Skip It: ‘World War II With Tom Hanks’ On History, Where The Oscar Winner Produces And Narrates At 20-Part Look At The Largest Global Conflict To Date By Joel Keller Twitter @joelkeller Published May 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
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