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Schindler's List

DramaHistoryWar
13+R6.8 / 10
1993·3h 15m·Steven Spielberg·Amblin Entertainment· Script read & verified

Based on a true story, this historical drama follows German businessman Oskar Schindler who initially exploits Jewish labor for profit during WWII but gradually transforms...

Best watched together — Holocaust themes require discussion and historical context for younger viewers

Heads Up for Parents

This is a serious historical drama about the Holocaust that requires emotional maturity to process


What's In It

Violence
Mild
Language
Very Mild
Scary
Mild
Romance
Very Mild
Substances
Very Mild
Stimulation
Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

Faith & Religion
Jewish themes

Jewish identity and survival during the Holocaust is the central focus of the entire film. The story follows the systematic persecution of Jewish people and one man's efforts to save over 1,000 Jewish lives from extermination.

Community Notes

  • Some may find certain historical depictions emotionally difficult

Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Shows how one person's moral awakening can save lives
  • Demonstrates the importance of standing up against injustice

Cast:Liam NeesonBen KingsleyRalph FiennesCaroline GoodallJonathan Sagall