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La Nouvelle Guerre des boutons

  • Adventure
  • Family
Confirmed2011-09-216.06.6Trakt

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.

War of the Buttons is a 2011 French adventure film that blends childhood games with the gravity of Nazi-occupied France. When two rival kid gangs' mock battles intersect with the real dangers facing a Jewish girl in their village, the story shifts from playful to profound, exploring how young people confront impossible choices during wartime.

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Austria · Australia · Canada · Switzerland · Germany · France · +5 more

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Available to stream in Australia Canada New Zealand— but not in United States.

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2011-09-21

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in France

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Trailer

La guerra de los botones | La nouvelle guerre des boutons (2011) Christophe Barratier

YouTube · 2011-10-17
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War of the Buttons — frequently asked

When was War of the Buttons released?

The film was released on September 21, 2011.

What is War of the Buttons about?

Set in occupied France, the film follows Lebrac, who leads a play war between two rival gangs of children. When a Jewish girl he cares about faces danger from local Nazi sympathizers, the story shifts from childhood games to a serious struggle for survival.

Is War of the Buttons a family film?

While War of the Buttons is categorized as a family and adventure film, its wartime setting and themes of Nazi persecution mean it addresses mature subject matter alongside its coming-of-age elements.

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