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War of the Buttons

1962Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–87%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Summary

For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Yves Robert
Written by
François Boyer, Yves Robert, Louis Pergaud
Produced by
Yves Robert, Danièle Delorme, Léon Carré
Music by
José Berghmans

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Facts

April 18, 1962 · 1 h 30 min · Violence

Released
April 18, 1962
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream War of the Buttons?"

Questions about War of the Buttons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War of the Buttons?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is War of the Buttons worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is War of the Buttons okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will War of the Buttons make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch War of the Buttons?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is War of the Buttons in English?

French

No, it was made in French.