Black Hawk Down
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16+R
2001·2h 25m·Ridley Scott·Jerry Bruckheimer Films·● Script read & verified
A military war drama following U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force soldiers during a dangerous mission in Somalia. The film depicts the intense urban combat...
Best watched together — Complex themes about war, duty, and moral responsibility benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film depicts the real-world moral ambiguity of military intervention, which may challenge black-and-white thinking about war
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Islamic themes
The film depicts Somali characters engaged in Islamic prayer and religious practices during the conflict. The cultural and religious identity of the Somali people is shown as part of their response to the American military intervention.
Community Notes
- Potential concerns about portrayal of Somali people and culture from Western military perspective
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the weight of leadership responsibility when Eversmann takes charge
- ✓Depicts soldiers' respect for civilian lives and rules of engagement
Cast:Josh HartnettEric BanaEwan McGregorTom SizemoreWilliam Fichtner