Underplayed Gems

The War Zone (1999)

The War Zone poster
Directed by
Tim Roth
Genre
drama film, teen film
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 39m
Rated
R
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 195 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A teenage boy moves with his family to a remote house on the English coast. He uncovers a dark secret happening between his father and his older sister.

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What happens

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 (in a credited role). 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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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