War of the Buttons () is a 2011 French adventure film directed by Yann Samuell. It is one of two films based on the eponymous novel by Louis Pergaud released in 2011.
Set in the south of France in the 1960s, the story follows two groups of children from neighboring villages in rural France. These two groups engage in a series of pranks and fights escelate out of control, The boys use buttons from each other's clothes as trophies. The rivalry continues to intesify as they both compete for dominance, and the kids must navigate the challenges of loyalty and friendship.
The film was directed by Yann Samuell, known for his work on Love Me If You Dare(2003). The movie was filmed in various locations in France, making scenes feel in the rural side just like described in the original novel. According to The European film database, the was produced by One World Films and TF1 films production.
The film's runtime is 109 minuits (1h 49m).
According to box-office records, the international release date was September 28th, 2011 and had a worldwild gross (per publicity available data) at approximately US$15,082,409.