Children's War (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1980, Children's War is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Javier Aguirre, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A school closes due to heavy debt which brings the children into action by doing naughty deeds so as to persuade the real estate agency to reopen the school, and since this didn't work, they kidnap the school's owner in order to be heard.
Who’s in it. Children's War stars Manuel Alexandre as Don Matias, Constantino 'Tino' Fernández Fernández as Tino, Oscar Cañada as Oscar and Yolanda Ventura as Yolanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Children's War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children's War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children's War (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children's War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children's War worth watching?
- Children's War holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children's War?
- Children's War stars Manuel Alexandre, Constantino 'Tino' Fernández Fernández, Oscar Cañada, Yolanda Ventura and Gemma Termes Prat.
- When was Children's War released?
- Children's War was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.