Five Came Back: The Reference Films

Five Came Back: The Reference Films

1945

This collection includes 12 World War II-era propaganda films — many of which are graphic and offensive — discussed in the docuseries "Five Came Back."

Actors

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Streaming On

 

Countries (outside of the KR)

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

English,

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Korean,

Seasons

Season 1

This collection includes 12 World War II-era propaganda films — many of which are graphic and offensive — discussed in the docuseries "Five Came Back."

Episodes

Nazi Concentration Camp - 1945

Shocking footage shows Nazi concentration camps after liberation. Learn more about this government-funded film in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia - 1945

This government-commissioned film explores the need for a Russo-American alliance to defeat the Nazis. Find out more in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

The Battle of Midway - 1945

Director John Ford captures combat footage of the Battle of Midway. Learn more about this state-sponsored film in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Thunderbolt - 1945

A P-47 Thunderbolt squadron is shown in preparation, at play and in bombing raids during World War II. Learn more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Prelude to War - 1945

Frank Capra chronicles the rise of authoritarianism in Germany, Italy and Japan. Learn more about this state-funded film in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress - 1945

This film follows the crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares for a mission. Find out more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Tunisian Victory - 1945

British and American troops join forces to liberate Nazi-occupied North Africa. Learn more about this propaganda film in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

San Pietro - 1945

After the Allies invade Italy, San Pietro becomes an example of war’s brutal effects. Learn about this state-funded film in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Report from the Aleutians - 1945

John Huston narrates this state-sponsored film about the lives of U.S. soldiers in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Learn more in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

The Negro Soldier - 1945

This propaganda film urged African Americans to enlist in the Armed Forces during World War II. Learn more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

How To Operate Behind Enemy Lines - 1945

This World War II-era training film dramatizes how secret agents should act while undercover. Find out more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.

Let There Be Light - 1945

Commissioned, then suppressed, by the U.S. government, this 1946 film follows veterans treated for trauma. Learn more in the series "Five Came Back."
- Feb. 10, 2021, 5 a.m.