War of the Buttons (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1962, War of the Buttons is a comedy and drama film directed by Yves Robert, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...
Who’s in it. War of the Buttons stars Michel Galabru as Bacaillé's father, Yvette Etiévant as Lebrac's mother, Michèle Méritz as L'Aztec's mother and Jean Richard as Lebrac's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch War of the Buttons (1962)?
- 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in War of the Buttons?
- War of the Buttons stars Michel Galabru, Yvette Etiévant, Michèle Méritz, Jean Richard and Jacques Dufilho.
- When was War of the Buttons released?
- War of the Buttons was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.