1917
WarHistoryDrama
14+R
2019·1h 59m·Sam Mendes·DreamWorks Pictures·● Script read & verified
Two British soldiers in WWI are given a dangerous mission to cross enemy territory and deliver a message to prevent a doomed attack. This is...
Best watched together — Heavy themes about war, death, and sacrifice benefit from discussion with mature teens
Heads Up for Parents
Blake's death scene is emotionally intense and prolonged, showing him bleeding out while asking Schofield to write to his mother
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
The film includes a scene where Blake recites the 23rd Psalm ('The Lord is my shepherd') as he lies dying, providing spiritual comfort in his final moments. This biblical passage serves as a meaningful moment of faith amid the brutality of war.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Brotherhood and loyalty shown through Blake's determination to save his brother
- ✓Courage and duty demonstrated as soldiers risk everything for their mission
Cast:George MacKayDean-Charles ChapmanMark StrongAndrew ScottRichard Madden