The 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.
Where to watch The War in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The War there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The War
The War is a 1994 English-language drama and war film directed by Jon Avnet. The cast is led by Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The War was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 4, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jon Avnet
- Writers
- Kathy McWorter
- Release date
- November 4, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
The War cast & crew
The War was directed by Jon Avnet and written by Kathy McWorter.
The cast features Elijah Wood as Stu Simmons, Kevin Costner as Stephen Simmons, Mare Winningham as Lois Simmons, Lexi Randall as Lidia Joanne Simmons, LaToya Chisholm as Elvadine, and Christopher Fennell as Billy Lipnicki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Geoffrey Simpson, and it was produced by Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner.
Is The War worth watching?
The War holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 225 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The War is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The War
The War isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The War
Elijah Wood
Stu Simmons
Kevin Costner
Stephen Simmons
Mare Winningham
Lois Simmons
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
Ebb
Jennifer Tyler
Ula Lipnicki
Charlette Julius
Amber
The War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The War in United States?
The War is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The War in?
The War is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War?
The War runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The War rated?
The War is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 225 ratings.
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