War of the Buttons (1962)
Kernel Score: 81% · 285 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 1962-04-18
Runtime: 90 minutes
Overview
For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...
War of the Buttons parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that War of the Buttons is a 1962 French family comedy-drama about rival villages of schoolboys engaged in a playful, clothes-stealing feud.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The 'war' between village boys is a lighthearted schoolyard feud rather than real violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jacques Dufilho as L'Aztec's father
- Yvette Etiévant as Lebrac's mother
- Michel Galabru as Bacaillé's father
- Michèle Méritz as L'Aztec's mother
- Jean Richard as Lebrac's father
- Pierre Tchernia as Bédouin, rural warden
- Pierre Trabaud as Teacher at Longeverne
- Claude Confortès as Nestor, postman
- Paul Crauchet as Touegueule
- Henri Labussière as Countryman
War of the Buttons FAQ
Is War of the Buttons good?
War of the Buttons has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 285 audience ratings.
Is War of the Buttons OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that War of the Buttons is a 1962 French family comedy-drama about rival villages of schoolboys engaged in a playful, clothes-stealing feud.
What movies are like War of the Buttons?
If you liked War of the Buttons, try Secondhand Lions, Good Morning, Pollyanna and Bridge to Terabithia.