Cast
Elijah Wood
as Stu Simmons
Kevin Costner
as Stephen Simmons
Mare Winningham
as Lois Simmons
Lexi Randall
as Lidia Joanne Simmons
LaToya Chisholm
as Elvadine
Christopher Fennell
as Billy Lipnicki
Donald Sellers
as Arliss Lipnicki
Leon Sills
as Leo Lipnicki
Will West
as Lester Lucket
Lucas Black
as Ebb
Jennifer Tyler
as Ula Lipnicki
Charlette Julius
as Amber
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$16
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The War (1994).
What is The War about?▼
The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's.
Who directed The War?▼
The War was directed by Jon Avnet and released in 1994. It is a drama, war film.
How long is The War?▼
The War has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The War?▼
The cast of The War includes Elijah Wood as Stu Simmons, Kevin Costner as Stephen Simmons, Mare Winningham as Lois Simmons, Lexi Randall as Lidia Joanne Simmons, LaToya Chisholm as Elvadine and more.
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