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The War Zone

1999·Movie·R·98 min·6.8(195)

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.

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United StatesShout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Tubi TV
United KingdomApple TV Store
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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
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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

Freddie Cunliffe

Tom

Lara Belmont

Lara Belmont

Jessie

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Dad

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Mum

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Lucy

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Carol

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Megan Thorp

Baby Alice

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Nick

Kim Wall

Kim Wall

Barman

Annabelle Apsion

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.

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