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The War

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
13K
YOUR RATING
Kevin Costner and Elijah Wood in The War (1994)
Home Video Trailer from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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  • Drama
A Vietnam veteran helps his kids battle over a tree house while recovering from his traumatic war experience.A Vietnam veteran helps his kids battle over a tree house while recovering from his traumatic war experience.A Vietnam veteran helps his kids battle over a tree house while recovering from his traumatic war experience.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jon Avnet
  • Writer
    • Kathy McWorter
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood
    • Kevin Costner
    • Mare Winningham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Avnet
  • Writer
    • Kathy McWorter
  • Stars
    • Elijah Wood
    • Kevin Costner
    • Mare Winningham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 67User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    The War
    Trailer 2:58
    The War

    Photos98

    Jon Avnet in The War (1994)
    Kevin Costner in The War (1994)
    LaToya Chisholm and Lexi Randall in The War (1994)
    Elijah Wood in The War (1994)
    Kevin Costner and Elijah Wood in The War (1994)
    LaToya Chisholm and Lexi Randall in The War (1994)
    Elijah Wood in The War (1994)
    Kevin Costner and Elijah Wood in The War (1994)
    Mare Winningham in The War (1994)
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    Elijah Wood and Lexi Randall in The War (1994)
    Kevin Costner and Lucas Black in The War (1994)

    Top cast

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    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Stu Simmonsas Stu Simmons
    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Stephen Simmonsas Stephen Simmons
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Lois Simmonsas Lois Simmons
    Lexi Randall
    Lexi Randall
    • Lidia Joanne Simmonsas Lidia Joanne Simmons
    LaToya Chisholm
    • Elvadineas Elvadine
    Christopher Fennell
    Christopher Fennell
    • Billy Lipnickias Billy Lipnicki
    Donald Sellers
    • Arliss Lipnickias Arliss Lipnicki
    Leon Sills
    • Leo Lipnickias Leo Lipnicki
    Will West
    • Lester Lucketas Lester Lucket
    Brennan Gallagher
    • Marshas Marsh
    Adam Henderson
    • Chetas Chet
    Charlette Julius
    • Amberas Amber
    Jennifer Tyler
    • Ula Lipnickias Ula Lipnicki
    Lucas Black
    Lucas Black
    • Ebbas Ebb
    Justin Lucas
    • Willardas Willard
    Raynor Scheine
    Raynor Scheine
    • Mr. Lipnickias Mr. Lipnicki
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Miss Strapfordas Miss Strapford
    Bruce A. Young
    Bruce A. Young
    • Moe Henryas Moe Henry
    • Director
      • Jon Avnet
    • Writer
      • Kathy McWorter
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The cigarettes Elvadine smokes in the movie are herbal, not tobacco.
    • Goofs
      The Lipnicki gang dries off too quickly after exiting lake at the quarry.
    • Quotes

      [Elvadine was falsely accused of interrupting the teacher]

      Elvadine: Alright, I'll tell you. I was sayin' "Elvadine, what's YOU gots to write about? Been in the sixth grade your whole good-for-nuthin' life. Ain't GOT no daddy. Never goes anywhere but where your feets take you. Onliest money that ever belong to you in the whole world was twenty dollars you gots yourself in a birthday card, from your uncle last year." But it really wasn't for my birthday. Really, it was for layin' over his lap and letting him spank me with my underpants down. And now here you come along, shovin' me in the back of the room, where I can't even see too good, which means I'm prob'ly not gonna graduate this summer neither, Just 'cuz you read how some white man say Life be like a bowlful o' cherries, I've gotsta come up with some big hit sayin' Well, fine. I'll just write down how happy I'm gonna be to get 20 more dollars on my birthday. Never mind what he's got planned for me THIS year. And I'm gonna write, how maybe the new man my momma been seein' might stop drinkin', and treat me nice, and maybe he's gonna adopt me, and take us off the welfare. And at the end, I'm gonna be sure put:

      [sarcastically]

      Elvadine: 'Life Sure is a bowl full of Cherries.'

      [back to normal]

      Elvadine: But to tell you the truth, Miss Strapford, I think you, and that book, and this whole class, be a bowl full of shit!

    • Crazy credits
      When the credits are over and the music ends, we hear a helicopter.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Road to Wellville/Silent Fall/Stargate/The Last Seduction/Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Who'll Stop The Rain
      Written by John Fogerty (as John C. Fogarty)

      Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival

      Courtesy of Fantasy, Inc.

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    A BEAUTIFUL MOVIE MORE WORTHY OF ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    The War starring Kevin Kostner, Elijah Wood, and Mare Winningham was released in 1994. The film was fantastic and all the actors in the film were magnificent!! The acting by all involved was great. Especially that of Kevin Kostner and Eljah Wood. Both of which were worthy of Academy Awards, but unfortunately were not nominated. The film holds many valuable life lessons/morals. The movie is one that catches hold of you from the beginning and doesn't let up until the end. Yet, leaving you with a feeling that is almost unbelievable!!!!! The purpose of this film is to make us all think, and what more can anyone ask of a movie? I have seen this film many times and I enjoy it each and every time I see it. This movie is DRAMA at it's best with a bit of humor thrown in as it goes along. I must also mention that this is a very powerful and emotion-filled movie. I recommend that you pay close attention to detail if you hope to have a "complete" impact from this film!! This is a beautiful movie that all should see. I recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it. By renting or buying this movie, you will bring a bit of joy to your own life.....so see it at all costs!!! You won't regret that decision!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    • Jan 23, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Savaş
    • Filming locations
      • Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Island World
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,928,556
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,203,275
      • Nov 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,928,556
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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