

The War Zone
“When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.”
An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
Where to watch The War Zone in United States
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Where is The War Zone streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
About The War Zone
The War Zone is a 1999 English-language drama film directed by Tim Roth. The cast is led by Freddie Cunliffe, Lara Belmont, Ray Winstone. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV.
The War Zone was produced by Portobello Pictures, Fandango, and Mikado Film and made in Italy and United Kingdom. It was released on June 11, 1999, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tim Roth
- Writers
- Alexander Stuart
- Release date
- June 11, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Production
- Portobello Pictures, Fandango, Mikado Film
The War Zone cast & crew
The War Zone was directed by Tim Roth and written by Alexander Stuart.
The cast features Freddie Cunliffe as Tom, Lara Belmont as Jessie, Ray Winstone as Dad, Tilda Swinton as Mum, Kate Ashfield as Lucy, and Aisling O'Sullivan as Carol.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Simon Boswell, cinematography is by Seamus McGarvey, and it was produced by Dixie Linder and Sarah Radclyffe.
Is The War Zone worth watching?
The War Zone holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 195 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The War Zone is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The War Zone
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Cast of The War Zone

Freddie Cunliffe
Tom

Lara Belmont
Jessie

Ray Winstone
Dad

Tilda Swinton
Mum

Kate Ashfield
Lucy

Aisling O'Sullivan
Carol
Megan Thorp
Baby Alice

Colin Farrell
Nick

Kim Wall
Barman

Annabelle Apsion
Nurse
The War Zone — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The War Zone in United States?
The War Zone is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The War Zone on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — The War Zone is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The War Zone in?
The War Zone is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The War Zone?
The War Zone runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The War Zone rated?
The War Zone is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 195 ratings.











