Synopsis
Robert Ross (Brent Carver) lives a protected adolescence in a well-off Toronto suburb. Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is mentally disabled. He feels compassion for his weak and conventional father. He avoids any confrontation with his mother (Martha Henry), a dominating woman whose despondency at having given birth to a handicapped child has turned to bitterness. Rowena occupies a central position in Robert's existence of daydreams and make-believe. When she dies, Robert clashes openly with his family, and decides to take himself in hand. It's 1914. He enrolls in the Canadian army, and, after training in Alberta and Montreal, he finds himself in England and France. The war becomes another way for him to resolve his conflicts, his dramas, his passions--his wars.
Movie Information
- Director
- Robin Phillips
- Writers
- Timothy Findley
- Release Year
- 1983
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, War
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Canada, Germany
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (4 votes)
Top Cast
Ready to watch The Wars?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch The Wars FreeYou May Also Like
More Drama Movies
More with Brent Carver
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wars online for free?
You can watch The Wars (1983) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is The Wars available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers The Wars in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is The Wars about?
Robert Ross (Brent Carver) lives a protected adolescence in a well-off Toronto suburb. Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is mentally disabled. He feels compassion for his weak and conventional father. He avoids any confrontation with his mother (Martha Henry), a dominating woman whose despondency at having given birth to a handicapped child has turned to bitterness. Rowena occupies a central position in Robert's existence of daydreams and make-believe. When she dies, Robert clashes openly with his family, and decides to take himself in hand. It's 1914. He enrolls in the Canadian army, and, after training in Alberta and Montreal, he finds himself in England and France. The war becomes another way for him to resolve his conflicts, his dramas, his passions--his wars.
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.