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The War

The War (1994)

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Jon Avnet's The War is set in the rural south and brimming with lessons on social consciousness, much like his previous effort, Fried Green Tomatoes (1991). During the summer of 1970 in backwoods Mississippi, Stephen Simmons (Kevin Costner) is struggling to be a breadwinner for his family while still suffering post-traumatic stress disorder from his service in the Vietnam War. His wife Lois (Mare Winningham) provides most of the family income. Stephen gets a job in a mine and saves a friend who

PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

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Kathy McWorter

Apr 13, 1999

Universal Pictures

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Critic Reviews for The War

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Pretentious drivel

January 23, 2004 Comment (1)
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

Presents the efforts of a father to teach his children the ideals he believes give life meaning and purpose.

February 13, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
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Was is it worth fighting for?

December 15, 2009
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A movie that is warm, touching, and funny at the same time. Another great Kevin Costner film. :)

November 22, 2009
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Cassie Hill

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