The War Zone
Seen it?1999 | 98 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Non-American Film. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 8 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$254K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Roth
- Freddie CunliffeTom
- Lara BelmontJessie
- Ray WinstoneDad
- Tilda SwintonMum
- Kate AshfieldLucy
- Aisling O'SullivanCarol
- Megan ThorpBaby Alice
- Colin FarrellNick
- Kim WallBarman
- Annabelle ApsionNurse