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The War Zone (1999)
Director: Tim Roth
Cast: Freddie Cunliffe, Lara Belmont, Ray Winstone, Tilda Swinton
7.2
84%Runtime98 min
Rating18
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An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The War Zone (1999), directed by Tim Roth, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores a dark family secret. With an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 84%, the film has received positive reception from both critics and audiences, indicating it is a well-regarded and impactful work.
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The War Zone is a 1999 British drama film written by Alexander Stuart, directed by Tim Roth in his directorial debut, and starring Ray Winstone, Tilda Swinton, Lara Belmont, Freddie Cunliffe, and Colin Farrell in his film debut. The film is based on Stuart's 1989 novel of the same name and takes a blunt look at incest and sexual violence in an English family.
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