The War(1994)
The War 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, released on November 4, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham and Lexi Randall. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 232 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Avnet
- Writers:
- Kathy McWorter
- Producers:
- Jon Avnet, Jordan Kerner
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Island World, The Avnet/Kerner Company
- Revenue:
- $16
- Status:
- Released
The War (1994) Trailer
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The War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elijah Wood
as Stu Simmons
Kevin Costner
as Stephen Simmons
Mare Winningham
as Lois Simmons
Lexi Randall
as Lidia Joanne Simmons
- LaToya Chisholm
LaToya Chisholm
as Elvadine
- Christopher Fennell
Christopher Fennell
as Billy Lipnicki
- Donald Sellers
Donald Sellers
as Arliss Lipnicki
- Leon Sills
Leon Sills
as Leo Lipnicki
- Will West
Will West
as Lester Lucket
Lucas Black
as Ebb
- Jennifer Tyler
Jennifer Tyler
as Ula Lipnicki
- Charlette Julius
Charlette Julius
as Amber
Key crew
Directed by Jon Avnet, written by Kathy McWorter, produced by Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner.
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The War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 232 ratings.
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The War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War online?
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The War (1994) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The War?
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The main cast of The War (1994) includes Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall and LaToya Chisholm. The film was directed by Jon Avnet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The War released?
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The War was released on November 4, 1994 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The War worth watching?
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The War (1994) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 232 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The War?
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Yes. The official The War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.