War of the Buttons(1994)
Most wars last years. This one has to be over by dinner.
War of the Buttons Synopsis
War between two Irish youth gangs consists of removing and retrieving buttons from each other's clothing.
War of the Buttons (1994) is a comedy, drama, adventure and family film directed by John Roberts, released on August 5, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Liam Cunningham, Colm Meaney, Ger Ryan and Gregg Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- John Roberts
- Writers:
- Colin Welland, Louis Pergaud
- Producers:
- David Puttnam
- Cinematographer:
- Bruno de Keyzer
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Enigma Productions, Les Productions de la Guéville, Hugo Films, Fujisankei Communications Group
- Status:
- Released
War of the Buttons (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for War of the Buttons before you stream it.
War of the Buttons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liam Cunningham
as The Master
Colm Meaney
as Geronimo's Dad
Ger Ryan
as Fergus' Mum
Gregg Fitzgerald
as Fergus
- Gerard Kearney
Gerard Kearney
as Big Con
- Darragh Naughton
Darragh Naughton
as Boffin
- Brendan McNamara
Brendan McNamara
as Tim
- Kevin O'Malley
Kevin O'Malley
as Fishy
- John Cleere
John Cleere
as Peter
- Anthony Cunnigham
Anthony Cunnigham
as Little Con
- Thomas Kavanagh
Thomas Kavanagh
as Riley
- Eveanna Ryan
Eveanna Ryan
as Marie
Key crew
Directed by John Roberts, written by Colin Welland and Louis Pergaud, produced by David Puttnam.
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War of the Buttons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 127 ratings.
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War of the Buttons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch War of the Buttons online?
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War of the Buttons (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 War of the Buttons?
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The main cast of War of the Buttons (1994) includes Liam Cunningham, Colm Meaney, Ger Ryan, Gregg Fitzgerald and Gerard Kearney. The film was directed by John Roberts. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War of the Buttons released?
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War of the Buttons was released on August 5, 1994 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is War of the Buttons worth watching?
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War of the Buttons (1994) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for War of the Buttons?
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Yes. The official War of the Buttons trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.