War of the Buttons

War of the Buttons

The French Resistance came in all shapes and sizes.

Directed by Christophe Barratier

Produced by La Petite Reine

2011100 min6.0 / 10

A coming-of-age adventure that pivots from childhood games to moral urgency when children must confront the real dangers of Nazi occupation and protect a vulnerable friend.

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.

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  • Does War of the Buttons end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is War of the Buttons easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is War of the Buttons sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is War of the Buttons violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is War of the Buttons scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity59

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Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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