The War (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The War is a drama and war film directed by Jon Avnet, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The War stars Elijah Wood as Stu Simmons, Kevin Costner as Stephen Simmons, Mare Winningham as Lois Simmons and Lexi Randall as Lidia Joanne Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War (1994)?
- In US, The War is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The War worth watching?
- The War holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The War?
- The War stars Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall and LaToya Chisholm.
- When was The War released?
- The War was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.