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The Dog Who Stopped the War

1984Movie1 h 32 minG

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

As the Christmas holidays begin, a group of 10 war-obsessed kids have a wave of inspiration: What if they spend the next two weeks engaged in a simulated war, armed only with shields, wooden swords, snowballs, and a fierce sense of competition?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
André Melançon
Written by
Roger Cantin, Danyèle Patenaude
Produced by
Rock Demers, Nicole Robert
Music by
Germain Gauthier

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Facts

October 3, 1984 · 1 h 32 min · G

Released
October 3, 1984
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Family
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Budget
$1 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Actual Pacifist, All for Nothing, And the Adventure Continues +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dog Who Stopped the War?"

Questions about The Dog Who Stopped the War

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Where can I stream The Dog Who Stopped the War?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Dog Who Stopped the War from Apple TV Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Dog Who Stopped the War worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Dog Who Stopped the War okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Dog Who Stopped the War make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Dog Who Stopped the War?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Dog Who Stopped the War in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Dog Who Stopped the War use?

Actual PacifistAll for NothingAnd the Adventure ContinuesAnnoying Younger SiblingAsian and NerdyThe Big GuyDue to the DeadUnwitting Instigator of DoomDeath by Newbery MedalCommissar CapDavid Versus GoliathSchmuck Baitand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Actual Pacifist, All for Nothing, and And the Adventure Continues.