The War
Directed by Jon Avnet
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.
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Top cast
Elijah Wood
Stu Simmons
Kevin Costner
Stephen Simmons
Mare Winningham
Lois Simmons
Lexi Randall
Lidia Joanne Simmons
LaToya Chisholm
Elvadine
Christopher Fennell
Billy Lipnicki
Donald Sellers
Arliss Lipnicki
Leon Sills
Leo Lipnicki
Will West
Lester Lucket
Lucas Black
Ebb
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The War online?
The War is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The War on Netflix?
No — The War is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The War online?
Yes. In United States, The War can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The War?
The War is not currently included with a streaming subscription in any of the countries we track, though it may be available to rent or buy digitally.
Streaming availability last checked on August 7, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
