Question 1

What age is Down Periscope appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Down Periscope (1996) best from about age 10. Maverick submarine officer Tom Dodge is given command of a dilapidated WWII submarine, the "Stingray," and a crew of misfits. They are tasked with playing the enemy in a crucial war game against the U.S. Navy's finest, leading to a series of comedic blunders and unexpected triumphs.

Question 2

What is Down Periscope rated?

Accepted Answer

Down Periscope (1996) is rated PG-13. 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 Down Periscope?

Accepted Answer

Some mild profanity and suggestive remarks.; Moments of peril during submarine exercises.; Characters sometimes engage in pranks and insubordination.. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Down Periscope?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork and camaraderie; Underdog triumphs; Resourcefulness and ingenuity; Leadership and unconventional thinking.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Down Periscope?

Accepted Answer

What makes a good leader, and how does Dodge exemplify this?; The importance of working together even with different personalities.; How facing challenges can bring out the best in people..

Question 6

Where can I watch Down Periscope?

Accepted Answer

Down Periscope (1996) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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