The War
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.
Release Year
1994
Runtime
126 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Drama, War
Story Snapshot
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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The War is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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