The War Zone (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The War Zone is a 1999 drama starring Ray Winstone. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $254,441 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2001. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lot 47 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The War Zone About?
The premise of The War Zone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ordinary family harbors a devastating secret that threatens to tear them apart. Fifteen-year-old Tom discovers a painful truth, plunging him into a turbulent and confusing environment. As he grapples with adolescent anger, he becomes determined to expose the darkness within his home, where his father and sister are entangled in a painful reality. The discovery shatters his innocence and forces him to confront a complex and troubling situation.
The War Zone Themes & Keywords
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- incest rape
- sexual abuse
- rape
- baby
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- teenage boy
- father son relationship
- nude photograph
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- brother sister relationship
- domestic drama
- tragedy drama
- family secret
- devon england
- loneliness
- distrust
- childbirth
- teenage girl
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- dysfunctional family
- sodomy
- incest
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- male pubic hair
- rape of a child
- directorial debut
- based on novel
- motherhood
- bruise
- blood
- torture
- lighter
- photography
- female topless nudity
- female pubic hair
- secret
- pain
- burning oneself
- fear
- evil
- trust
- sadism
- sadist
- beating
- stabbing
- countryside
The War Zone Cast
Ray Winstone stars in The War Zone.
The War Zone Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The War Zone 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 68% User score
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The War Zone Plot Summary
What happens in The War Zone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
15-year-old Tom is grappling with his family’s recent move from London to a secluded house in the picturesque Devon countryside. His heart is heavy with nostalgia for his friends and the comforting familiarities of city life, while the dynamics within his family feel unsettling. His mother is nearing the end of her pregnancy, while his father works in the home-furniture sector. Tom shares an unusually close bond with his 18-year-old sister, Jessie, as they all come together to support their mother during her pregnancy.
Full summary
The whole story of The War Zone, scene by scene
The War Zone Box Office
The War Zone grossed $254,441 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$254.4K
- US & Canada
- $254.4K
The War Zone Awards & Nominations
The War Zone earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2001.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2001 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
The War Zone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The War Zone.
How Well Do You Know The War Zone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What major life change is Tom navigating in 'The War Zone'?
The War Zone Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “家园禁地” and “Zona di guerra”.
- Also known as
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- 家园禁地
- Zona di guerra
- La zona oscura
- Hadszíntér
- Военна зона
- Зона военных действий
- I familiens hjerte
- 전쟁 지역
- Zona de Conflito
- 素肌の涙
- 战争地带
- Strefa wojny
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- Zona de război
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The War Zone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The War Zone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The War Zone?
The War Zone runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The War Zone released?
The War Zone was released on December 10, 1999.
Who is in the cast of The War Zone?
The War Zone stars Ray Winstone.
How much did The War Zone make at the box office?
The War Zone grossed $254,441 worldwide.
How is The War Zone rated?
The War Zone has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 68 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was The War Zone nominated for any awards?
The War Zone received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The War Zone have a post-credit scene?
No. The War Zone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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