Question 1

What age is 1776 appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates 1776 (1972) best from about age 9. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia to declare independence and establish a new government. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson lead the charge to draft a statement announcing the colonies' emancipation from British rule.

Question 2

What is 1776 rated?

Accepted Answer

1776 (1972) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in 1776?

Accepted Answer

Discussions about slavery and war; Some characters drink and smoke. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in 1776?

Accepted Answer

Civic responsibility; Founding principles; Compromise for the common good.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching 1776?

Accepted Answer

What steps did the founders take to create the Declaration?; How is compromise important in forming a new nation?; What does independence mean to us today?.

Question 6

Where can I watch 1776?

Accepted Answer

1776 (1972) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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