The War is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The War rated?

The War is rated PG-13 in the US.

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As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The War (1994) tonight

The War (1994) runs 2 h 6 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 235 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 6 min — ends 10:06 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, War
Released: November 4, 1994
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 235 votes
Director: Jon Avnet
Starring: Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The War?: The War is 2 h 6 min long (126 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:06 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The War rated?: The War is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The War a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The War?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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