The Dog who Stopped the War (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, The Dog who Stopped the War is a comedy, drama, adventure and family film directed by André Melançon, running about 92 minutes. “War, peace, love and honor...in the world of children” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During Christmas' holidays, the children of a village split in two gang to play a snowball war. But that half-tone war scattered some bitterness and make more difficult the mutual attirance between Luc, the chief of the assailant and Sophie one leader of the snow castle defenders.
Who’s in it. The Dog who Stopped the War stars Cédric Jourde as Luc Chicoine, Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour as Sophie Tremblay, Julien Elie as Pierre and Minh Vu Duc as François 'Les Lunettes', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Dog who Stopped the War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dog who Stopped the War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dog who Stopped the War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dog who Stopped the War (1984)?
- In US, The Dog who Stopped the War is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dog who Stopped the War worth watching?
- The Dog who Stopped the War holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dog who Stopped the War?
- The Dog who Stopped the War stars Cédric Jourde, Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour, Julien Elie, Minh Vu Duc and Maryse Cartwright.
- When was The Dog who Stopped the War released?
- The Dog who Stopped the War was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.