War Children (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1976, War Children is a documentary film directed by Jocelyne Saab, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. A few days after a massacre in a shantytown near Beirut, the director finds the children who survived. She approaches them by offering them crayons to draw. A link is created between them. They let her film their violent games: they repeat the scenes of horror they saw unfold before their eyes ...

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, War Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch War Children page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch War Children (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for War Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is War Children worth watching?
War Children holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was War Children released?
War Children was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.