Movies and TvShows featuring "war-effort" theme.

The World at War is a documentary series that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of World War II, covering various aspects such as military strategy, war propaganda, military operations, and the impact of the war on different nations. It includes scenes in black and white, portraying the devastation, mass killings, and the sacrifices made by soldiers. The series also explores the alliances, failed strategies, and the atrocities committed during the war.

In a small Welsh town in the 1910s, the townspeople are devastated when a cartographer declares their beloved local hill to be a mountain. Determined to restore their town's pride, the community comes up with a plan to trick the cartographer into measuring their hill again. As the cartographer falls in love with a local woman, he becomes invested in the town's efforts and ultimately decides to help them restore their mountain status. This charming comedy explores themes of community spirit, friendship, and love.

The War is a documentary TV show that explores the causes, events, and consequences of World War II. It delves into the experiences of soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians, highlighting the heroism, fear, and sacrifice that defined the war.

In this black-and-white film, Sherlock Holmes and his trusted ally Dr. John Watson must stop the nefarious Moriarty and the Gestapo from obtaining a secret code that could change the course of the war. The duo faces kidnapping, invention, and danger as they navigate through a maze of clues and deception. Can Holmes and Watson crack the code and save the day?

During World War Two, a young nurse in London experiences love, heartbreak, and sacrifice as she cares for injured soldiers and navigates the challenges of war.

The Small Back Room follows the life of a bomb disposal expert in England during World War II. The expert faces various challenges, including alcoholism and the pressure to develop a top-secret weapon. As he navigates these difficulties, he must also deal with personal issues and the constant threat of danger.

Since You Went Away is a touching movie that tells the story of a mother and her daughters as they navigate life on the home front during World War II. Faced with challenges such as rationing, the war effort, and the absence of their loved ones who are in the military, they find strength in their relationships and learn the meaning of sacrifice.

Two beautiful and different girls, Alice and Lisette are 17 years old, when forcibly removed from their Alsatian family to cooperate in the war effort in Germany. After spending six months in a indoctrination camp, they are both sent to a munitions factory where they are tasked to perform inhuman works. An explosion erupts, they are suspected of sabotage and threatened with being sent to a boot camp. Alice and Lisette believe they saved when transferred to a maternity where they continue living the hell of war.

The decline of Hitler’s empire from the inside out by exploring the decline of the Nazis through the perspective of Hitler's bumbling generals and a paranoid Fuhrer.

Eyes in the Night (1942) is a crime drama movie set during World War II. The plot revolves around a blind detective who uses his German Shepherd guide dog to investigate a Nazi spy ring. With the help of his trusted dog, he uncovers the secrets and brings the criminals to justice.

Set during World War I, The Man Who Saved Christmas follows the story of a patriotic inventor and toymaker who is determined to bring joy to children despite the challenges of war. Amidst strained relationships and a war effort, he works tirelessly to create innovative toys and promote war bonds. Through his perseverance and love for his country, he becomes an inspiration to others and saves Christmas for countless children.

Listen to Britain is a documentary short film released in 1942 that captures the essence of life in Britain during World War II. It portrays various aspects of daily life, including the work of a miner, the music of an orchestra, the activities of a dance hall, and the efforts of the British military. The film highlights the resilience and unity of the British people during a time of war.

Set during World War II, a pregnant woman faces challenges and reconciliations while her soldier husband is on leave. The story explores themes of war, love, and family.

September 3rd, 1939. Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany, only two days after the Wehrmacht invades Poland. This day, the sad date when the fate of the world changed forever, the Phoney War began: eight months of uncertainty, preparations, evacuations and skirmishes.

In Three Came Home, a woman and her husband are captured by the Japanese army during World War II and imprisoned in a brutal internment camp. She must find the strength and courage to survive and protect her family in the face of violence, torture, and suffering.

During World War II, a research facility conducts experiments to determine the feasibility of using wood in test tubes as a replacement for scarce plastic. The documentary explores the challenges faced by scientists and the impact of their findings on the war effort.

The entire Disney menagerie appears in a parade urging the purchase of war bonds.

In war-torn Chad, a hotel pool attendant is forced to give up his job to his son when the hotel owner decides to support the war effort. As the man searches for his missing son, he grapples with the unfairness of his dismissal and the devastating consequences of the conflict.

They raised children, baked cakes... and built world-class fighter planes. Sixty years ago, thousands of women from Thunder Bay and the Prairies donned trousers, packed lunch pails and took up rivet guns to participate in the greatest industrial war effort in Canadian history. Like many other factories across the country from 1939 to 1945, the shop floor at Fort William's Canadian Car and Foundry was transformed from an all-male workforce to one with forty percent female workers.

Keep Your Powder Dry follows the lives of three women who join the Women's Army Corps during World War Two. They face challenges and forge friendships as they navigate basic training, rivalry, and the war effort. The story explores themes of patriotism, trust, and the transformation of these women as they become soldiers.