They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
Kernel Score: 87% · 645 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary, History, War
Released: 2018-11-09
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch They Shall Not Grow Old
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of Armistice Day, and the end of the war.
They Shall Not Grow Old parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that this R-rated WWI documentary contains real historical war footage that may be graphic and disturbing.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Real, restored WWI combat and trench warfare footage, rated R for disturbing wartime imagery.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Thomas Adlam as Self - Bedfordshire Regiment (voice)
- William Argent as Self - Royal Naval Air Service (voice)
- John Ashby as Self - The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) (voice)
- Attwood as Self - British Army (voice)
- Walter Aust as Self - East Yorkshire Regiment (voice)
- Donald Bain as Self - Seaford Highlanders (voice)
- Thomas Baker as Self - Chatham Battalion, Royal Naval Division (voice)
- George Banton as Self - 50th Division Headquarters (voice)
- Walter Becklake as Self - Northamptonshire Yeomanry (voice)
- Arthur Beeton as Self - Royal Navy Air Service (voice)
They Shall Not Grow Old FAQ
Is They Shall Not Grow Old good?
They Shall Not Grow Old has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 645 audience ratings.
Where can I watch They Shall Not Grow Old?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is They Shall Not Grow Old OK for kids?
They Shall Not Grow Old is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this R-rated WWI documentary contains real historical war footage that may be graphic and disturbing.
What movies are like They Shall Not Grow Old?
If you liked They Shall Not Grow Old, try For Sama, 1917, Joyeux Noel and The Great War.