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The War (1994)

Movie ★ 6.7 126 min

Drama War

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.

Jon Avnet Director Kathy McWorter Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 4, 1994
Runtime
126 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$16
IMDb
tt0111667
Language

Themes

Cast

Elijah Wood Elijah Wood Stu Simmons Kevin Costner Kevin Costner Stephen Simmons Mare Winningham Mare Winningham Lois Simmons Lexi Randall Lexi Randall Lidia Joanne Simmons LaToya Chisholm Elvadine Christopher Fennell Billy Lipnicki Donald Sellers Arliss Lipnicki Leon Sills Leo Lipnicki Will West Lester Lucket Lucas Black Lucas Black Ebb Jennifer Tyler Ula Lipnicki Charlette Julius Amber Adam Henderson Chet Brennan Gallagher Marsh Justin Lucas Willard Judson Vaughn Soldier Christine Baranski Christine Baranski Miss Strapford Raynor Scheine Raynor Scheine Mr. Lipnicki

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Frequently asked questions

What is The War about?
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.
Who directed The War?
The War was directed by Jon Avnet.
Who stars in The War?
The War stars Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall.
When was The War released?
The War is a 1994 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The War?
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