For Whom the Bell Tolls
Thunderous! Tender! Touching!
1943 • 170 min • War · Romance · History · Drama · Adventure
Synopsis
Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 65 Audience · 213 · 49%
An American idealist joins anti-fascist fighters in the Spanish Civil War. He undertakes a dangerous mission to destroy a strategic bridge, falling in love amidst the conflict. The film explores themes of sacrifice and commitment during wartime.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Depictions of war and its consequences
- Some emotional intensity
- Smoking and drinking shown
What it models well
- Courage under pressure
- Loyalty to a cause
- Sacrifice for ideals
Talk about it after
- The impact of war on individuals
- Different perspectives on conflict
- The meaning of commitment
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Top billed cast
Director: Sam Wood • Crew: Dudley Nichols
Trailers & clips
For Whom the Bell Tolls 1943 Trailer | Gary Cooper
For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) Official Trailer - Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman Movie HD
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersTrying to adapt this Ernest Hemingway novel for the screen was always going to be quite an ask, and for me it was just one too much for Gary Cooper - even if the author had written it with him in mind for the role of the intrepid “Jordan”.…
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