Name: This Is Not a War Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-10-28
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cast: Frances Fisher, Danny Ramirez, Sam Adegoke, Brian Delate, P.J. Boudousqué

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A ragtag group of veterans in New York deal with the aftermath of war by creating unusual art.

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Directed by: Talia Lugacy
Written by: Talia Lugacy
Produced by: Julian West, Noah Lang, Talia Lugacy
Music by: Nick Bohun

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October 28, 2021 · 1 h 52 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released: October 28, 2021
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 130 countries

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Where can I stream This Is Not a War Story?

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In the United States, This Is Not a War Story streams on HBO Max and Cinemax, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is This Is Not a War Story worth watching?

68

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is This Is Not a War Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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