War of the Buttons (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, War of the Buttons is a family film directed by John Roberts, running about 94 minutes. “Most wars last years. This one has to be over by dinner” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. War between two Irish youth gangs consists of removing and retrieving buttons from each other's clothing.
Who’s in it. War of the Buttons stars Liam Cunningham as The Master, Colm Meaney as Geronimo's Dad, Ger Ryan as Fergus' Mum and Gregg Fitzgerald as Fergus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, War of the Buttons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War of the Buttons page.
If you liked it. Fans of War of the Buttons tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Buttons (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for War of the Buttons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is War of the Buttons worth watching?
- War of the Buttons holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War of the Buttons?
- War of the Buttons stars Liam Cunningham, Colm Meaney, Ger Ryan, Gregg Fitzgerald and Gerard Kearney.
- When was War of the Buttons released?
- War of the Buttons was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.