War Game 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 minutes
- Director
- Dave Unwin
- Network
- The Illuminated Film Company
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is War Game?
Topic: Film "War Game" (2002). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 11, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- The Illuminated Film Company
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Family, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~29 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- The Illuminated Film Company
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Title: War Game (2002).
Release Date: 02/11/2002 (GB).
Genres: Animation, Drama, Family, and War.
Runtime: 29m.
Format: Animated short film.
Production Company: Illuminated Films (British animation company).
Based on: Picture book/novel by Michael Foreman.
Plot:
Setting: Late summer of 1914, Suffolk.
Characters: Will, Lacey, and Freddie (three young/teenage lads/boys).
Premise: They leave their idyllic country lives to fight in the trenches of World War I.
Specific scene: While playing football, they discover their opponents intend to enlist in the British Army due to the outbreak of the First World War.
Themes/Details:
Should you watch it?
“Three young friends leave their peaceful Suffolk lives to face the harsh realities of trench warfare.”
- Faithful adaptation of Michael Foreman's acclaimed picture book
- Emotional exploration of the transition from rural youth to soldiers
- Concise twenty-nine minute runtime perfect for focused viewing
- The short duration may leave viewers wanting more depth regarding the characters' experiences
Watch it if you are interested in poignant, animated historical dramas that explore the human cost of conflict.
The film maintains a somber, reflective tone with a brisk pace suitable for family audiences interested in historical storytelling.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a well-regarded adaptation that offers a brief but impactful look at the experiences of young soldiers during the First World War.
How long does it take to watch?
The film has a total runtime of twenty-nine minutes.
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Are there multiple episodes to binge?
No, this is a standalone short film rather than a series.
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