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War of the Buttons

"The French Resistance came in all shapes and sizes."

September 21, 2011 1h 40m 6.0/10 (472 votes)

Originally released in 2011. War of the Buttons is a adventure/family film. directed by Christophe Barratier.

Starring Jean Texier, Clément Godefroy, and Théophile Baquet

Synopsis

Occupied France; Lebrac leads a play war between two rival kid gangs, but a girl he likes, who's Jewish, is in danger of being discovered by local Nazi sympathisers. Lebrac and the village must now respond to the reality of what's happening.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Mixed (472 votes)
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Box Office $15M Worldwide gross
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Revenue
$15,000,000

Production Companies

  • La Petite Reine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is War of the Buttons about?

Occupied France; Lebrac leads a play war between two rival kid gangs, but a girl he likes, who's Jewish, is in danger of being discovered by local Nazi sympathisers. Lebrac and the village must now...

Who directed War of the Buttons?

War of the Buttons was directed by Christophe Barratier.

How long is War of the Buttons?

War of the Buttons has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was War of the Buttons released?

War of the Buttons was released on September 21, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in War of the Buttons?

The main cast of War of the Buttons includes Jean Texier, Clément Godefroy, Théophile Baquet, Louis Dussol, Harold Werner.

Is War of the Buttons worth watching?

War of the Buttons has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 472 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.