We Were Soldiers
A war drama following Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore and the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry as they prepare for and enter the Vietnam War's Battle of...
Heads Up for Parents
Contains mature themes about the morality of war and killing that may prompt difficult questions
What's In It
Cultural & Values Guide
The film opens and closes with prayer scenes, and Lt. Colonel Moore's Christian faith is explicitly shown as his source of strength throughout the brutal battle. Prayer and faith under extreme duress are meaningfully woven into the narrative.
The entire emotional weight of the film rests on the soldiers' commitment to their families back home and their brotherhood as a military family. The wives' community support and Moore's dedication to bringing every man home alive exemplify sacrificial family devotion.
Community Notes
- Some may find the final prayer asking God to help 'blow those little bastards straight to hell' problematic
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Leadership through service and sacrifice as shown by Colonel Moore's commitment to his men
- ✓Unity across racial and religious differences within the military unit