The War
1994 • 126 min • Drama · War
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 66 Audience · 229 · 100%
A Vietnam veteran battles PTSD and struggles to find work, while his children face bullying and build a treehouse hideout. Set in the 1970s South, the film explores family bonds and the challenges of growing up amidst hardship. It touches on difficult themes but also highlights resilience.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some bullying and fighting among children
- Depiction of a parent struggling with PTSD
- Mild thematic elements of poverty and loss
What it models well
- Family support and resilience
- Empathy and understanding
- Standing up for what is right
Talk about it after
- The impacts of war on soldiers and families
- Dealing with bullying and conflict resolution
- Importance of communication within families
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Top billed cast
Director: Jon Avnet • Crew: Kathy McWorter
Trailers & clips
The War (1994) Official Trailer #1 - Kevin Costner Movie HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (229)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $16
- IMDb
- tt0111667
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