The War

Name: The War
Director: Jon Avnet
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1994
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall, LaToya Chisholm

19942h 6m6.7(227 votes)

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Synopsis

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.

The War (1994) is a drama and war film directed by Jon Avnet. It stars Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, and Mare Winningham. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 227 votes.

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Director

Jon Avnet

Cast

Elijah Wood

Stu Simmons

Kevin Costner

Stephen Simmons

Mare Winningham

Lois Simmons

Lexi Randall

Lidia Joanne Simmons

LaToya Chisholm

Elvadine

Christopher Fennell

Billy Lipnicki

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Is The War Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch The War?

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Who stars in The War?

The War stars Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, and Lexi Randall, and was directed by Jon Avnet.

How long is The War?

The War has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The War come out?

The War was released in 1994.

What genre is The War?

The War is a drama and war film.

Is The War worth watching?

The War holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.