Movies and TvShows featuring "outbreak-of-world-war-two" theme.

In 1939, a British spy infiltrates a German girls' school in England to investigate potential Nazi sympathizers. As tensions rise and the outbreak of World War II looms, the spy must uncover the truth before it's too late.

In the midst of World War II, American ambassador Joseph E. Davies is sent to Moscow to negotiate a lend-lease deal with the Soviet Union. Despite facing challenges and encountering Stalinism, Davies remains determined to accomplish his mission and promote good relations between the two countries.

City in Darkness is a gripping film about murder, espionage, and arms smuggling in the eve of World War II. It follows a comical sidekick and an Asian detective working together to uncover a conspiracy involving burglaries, forged passports, and crooked businessmen. Set against the backdrop of a blackout in Paris, the story takes thrilling twists and turns as the protagonists race against time to solve the mystery and prevent a catastrophic event.

In 1930s Estonia, a female art historian finds herself caught in a dangerous game of secrets and betrayal as she uncovers a coded message that leads to a military funeral. With the help of a spy, they embark on a mission to unravel the mystery surrounding a double agent and a mole within the intelligence agency. As tensions rise between Moscow and Helsinki, the protagonist must navigate an intricate web of confidential information, interrogation rooms, and a tennis club that holds the key to the truth. Will she be able to uncover the traitor before it's too late?

Schindler (1983) is a powerful documentary that tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who became a hero by saving the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust. Set in Krakow, Poland, the film showcases Schindler's remarkable journey as he risks his own life to protect others from the Nazi regime. With its emotionally charged narrative and historical significance, Schindler is a must-watch for anyone interested in World War II and the Holocaust.

When Barry Corvall discovers that his new bride is a possible enemy agent, he resigns from the diplomatic service to go undercover to route out an espionage ring planning to destroy American industrial capability.

Groundbreaking author Anais Nin's diaries are explored in this docudrama. When young reporter Leah discovers Nin's provocative writings, she uncovers a life lived with freedom, liberation and passion. Blurring the lines between drama and doc, "Adventures" gives a glimpse into the life of a legendary artist.

During World War II, an orphaned young girl seeks to survive and perhaps even help resistance fighters battle the Nazis.

A biography of Winston Churchill, shown through re-creations and actual film footage and told by Orson Welles.

The Battle of Shanghai has been described as the last battle of World War I, and the first battle of World War II. It was a warning to the world, a warning that was ignored. And it was the place where the destiny of modern China was set in motion. Based on the book “Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze” by Danish author Peter Harmsen, this film introduces key figures in the conflict, chronicles how the battle unfolded over the course of three months, and explores the aftermath and years of war that followed.

Prisoner Number A26188: Henia Bryer is a documentary film that tells the powerful story of Henia Bryer, a Holocaust survivor who endured unimaginable hardships in Nazi concentration camps. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the film offers a profound insight into the harrowing experiences faced by Henia and other prisoners, as well as their resilience and determination to survive.