War of the Buttons (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, War of the Buttons is an adventure and family film directed by Yann Samuell, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. 1960. The thrilling battles waged by a band of kids from two rival villages in the southern French countryside.
Who’s in it. War of the Buttons stars Éric Elmosnino as Maître Merlin, Mathilde Seigner as Lebrac's mother, Fred Testot as Simon's father and Alain Chabat as Maître Labru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, War of the Buttons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and 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 War of the Buttons page.
If you liked it. Fans of War of the Buttons tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Buttons (2011)?
- In US, War of the Buttons is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and 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 War of the Buttons worth watching?
- War of the Buttons holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in War of the Buttons?
- War of the Buttons stars Éric Elmosnino, Mathilde Seigner, Fred Testot, Alain Chabat and Vincent Bres.
- When was War of the Buttons released?
- War of the Buttons was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.