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War of the Buttons

1994Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–91%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–91%

Summary

War between two Irish youth gangs consists of removing and retrieving buttons from each other's clothing.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
John Roberts
Written by
Colin Welland, Louis Pergaud
Produced by
David Puttnam
Music by
Rachel Portman

Everyone

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Facts

August 5, 1994 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 5, 1994
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Irish
Made in
France, Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 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?

In the United States, you can rent or buy War of the Buttons from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is War of the Buttons worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3).

Is War of the Buttons okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will War of the Buttons make me laugh?

Light

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