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The War

1994Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes27%74%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's.

Feels like

  • 1970s Deep South
  • Vietnam War Trauma
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Family Struggles
  • Childhood Bullying
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Social Issues
  • Southern Grit
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Jon Avnet
Written by
Kathy McWorter
Produced by
Jon Avnet, Jordan Kerner
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 1994 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
November 4, 1994
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$16
Available in
70 countries

Tropes

Shell-Shocked Veteran, Deep South, Gangbangers +2

  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Deep South
  • Gangbangers
  • Catch Phrase
  • Home Base

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The War?"

Questions about The War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The War?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The War from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The War worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is The War okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.