Memphis Belle
Brave young men who rode on the wings of victory.
1990 • 107 min • Drama · War · Action
Synopsis
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Bremen.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 445 · 100%
A young American bomber crew faces one last perilous mission over Nazi Germany during World War II. They brave intense anti-aircraft fire and enemy fighters, driven by the desire to complete their duty and return home safely. It's a story of courage under pressure and the bonds formed in combat.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Intense aerial combat scenes.
- Characters face constant threat of death.
- Some period-typical language.
- Brief scenes of characters smoking and drinking.
What it models well
- Courage and resilience under fire
- Teamwork and camaraderie
- Loyalty and commitment to duty
- The sacrifices of war
Talk about it after
- The realities of war and its impact on soldiers.
- The importance of teamwork and leadership.
- The emotional toll of constant danger.
- Historical context of World War II.
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Caton-Jones • Crew: Monte Merrick
Trailers & clips
Memphis Belle (1990) - Trailer
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Memphis Belle - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (445)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0100133
