All Quiet on the Western Front
WarDrama
17+R
2022·2h 27m·Edward Berger·Amusement Park Films·● Script read & verified
17-year-old Paul Baumer and his friends enthusiastically enlist in the German army during World War I, expecting glory and adventure. Instead, they face the brutal...
Watch with your child — The extreme graphic violence and sustained psychological intensity require adult guidance to process the anti-war themes constructively.
Heads Up for Parents
Despite being rated R, the violence is more graphic and psychologically disturbing than many other war films, with some viewers reporting they felt sick or wanted to leave theaters.
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
Paul's grandmother reads from the Bible and prays with him before he leaves for war. The film depicts faith as a source of comfort and meaning amid the horrors of WWI.
Community Notes
- Some critics have noted this version focuses more on spectacle than the novel's psychological themes
- German audiences have generally praised its faithful depiction of the source material's anti-war message
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Powerfully demonstrates the futility and horror of war without glorifying violence
- ✓Shows strong bonds of friendship and soldiers looking out for each other under extreme circumstances
- ✓Accurately depicts how propaganda can mislead young people about the reality of war
Cast:Felix KammererAlbrecht SchuchAaron HilmerMoritz KlausAdrian Grünewald