The Dog Who Stopped the War

War, peace, love and honor...in the world of children

1984 • 92 min • Adventure · Drama · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

As the Christmas holidays begin, a group of 10 war-obsessed kids have a wave of inspiration: What if they spend the next two weeks engaged in a simulated war, armed only with shields, wooden swords, snowballs, and a fierce sense of competition? With a bounty chest waiting for the winners, the two sides gradually grow in size, and the war grows in importance, taking over all aspects of their lives.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

41 reviews

70 Audience · 41 · 100%

During Christmas break, two teams of kids wage a massive snowball fight that escalates into an all-out winter war. When a new dog joins one team, the conflict takes an unexpected turn, revealing deeper truths about friendship and loyalty.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Playful, intense mock combat
Mild peril during the "war"

What it models well

Cooperation triumphs over conflict
The value of friendship
Unexpected heroes can emerge

Talk about it after

Why did the kids take the game so seriously?
What made the dog so important?
How did they resolve their differences?

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