Gung Ho
Teens

Gung Ho

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1986 · 111 min

Gung Ho

When a struggling American auto plant is bought by a Japanese company, a cultural clash ensues as workers adapt to new management styles. An American liaison tries to bridge the gap between the two groups, navigating misunderstandings and different work ethics. The film explores themes of business, unemployment, and cultural assimilation.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

None

0/10

Heads up

  • Some crude language
  • Depiction of mild workplace drinking
  • Stereotypical portrayals of cultures

Models well

  • Cultural understanding
  • Adapting to change
  • Teamwork
  • Work ethic

Talk about it after

  • Understanding different cultures
  • Importance of communication in the workplace
  • Challenges of economic change
  • What makes a good leader
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Cast & crew

Gung Ho - Trailer