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The War (1994)

★ 6.8PG-13126 minDirector: Jon Avnet

1994 American film

The War is a 1994 American drama film directed by Jon Avnet and starring Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, and Mare Winningham. It is a coming of age tale set in Mississippi in the 1970s. Despite a weak box-office opening and moderately unfavorable reviews, the film gained praise from critics for the lead performances.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The War about?
The War (1994) — Vietnam War vet Stephen Simmons must deal with a war of a different sort between his son and their friends, and a rival group of children. He also must deal with his own personal and employment problems that have resulted from his Vietnam experiences.
Is The War based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The War scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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