War of the Buttons
“Most wars last years. This one has to be over by dinner.”
War between two Irish youth gangs consists of removing and retrieving buttons from each other's clothing.
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Where is War of the Buttons streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About War of the Buttons
War of the Buttons is a 1994 English-language comedy, drama and adventure film directed by John Roberts. The cast is led by Liam Cunningham, Colm Meaney, Ger Ryan. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
War of the Buttons was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Enigma Productions, and Les Productions de la Guéville and made in France and Japan. It was released on August 5, 1994, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Roberts
- Writers
- Colin Welland
- Release date
- August 5, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Japan
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Enigma Productions, Les Productions de la Guéville
War of the Buttons cast & crew
War of the Buttons was directed by John Roberts and written by Colin Welland.
The cast features Liam Cunningham as The Master, Colm Meaney as Geronimo's Dad, Ger Ryan as Fergus' Mum, Gregg Fitzgerald as Fergus, Gerard Kearney as Big Con, and Darragh Naughton as Boffin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Bruno de Keyzer, and it was produced by David Puttnam.
Is War of the Buttons worth watching?
War of the Buttons holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 123 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and adventure, War of the Buttons is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch War of the Buttons
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Cast of War of the Buttons
Liam Cunningham
The Master
Colm Meaney
Geronimo's Dad
Ger Ryan
Fergus' Mum
Gregg Fitzgerald
Fergus
Gerard Kearney
Big Con
Darragh Naughton
Boffin
Brendan McNamara
Tim
Kevin O'Malley
Fishy
John Cleere
Peter
Anthony Cunnigham
Little Con
Thomas Kavanagh
Riley
Eveanna Ryan
Marie
War of the Buttons — FAQs
▸Where can I watch War of the Buttons in United States?
War of the Buttons 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 War of the Buttons in?
War of the Buttons is originally in English, with audio tracks including Irish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is War of the Buttons?
War of the Buttons runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is War of the Buttons rated?
War of the Buttons is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 123 ratings.
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