Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

I pray, pray, pray to bring near the New Day.

1981 • 135 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Action

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Synopsis

After surviving attacks by Zeon's Char Aznable and Garma Zabi, the crew of Federation warship White Base and its mobile suits must battle Zeon forces through Asia, Europe, and the Atlantic Ocean if they are to reach Earth Federation's headquarters alive. During that process, many of its crewmembers must overcome their fears, losses, immaturities, and insecurities in order to persevere.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

75 reviews

72 Audience · 75 · 100%

The White Base crew and their mobile suits navigate perilous battles against Zeon forces across continents. They must overcome personal fears, losses, and immaturities to reach safety and accomplish their mission. This animated sci-fi action film is an edited compilation from a TV series.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Frequent large-scale robot battles
Characters face significant peril and loss
Emotional intensity as characters mature under pressure

What it models well

Courage in battle
Overcoming personal struggles
Teamwork and loyalty

Talk about it after

The realities of war and its impact on young people
Dealing with loss and grief
The importance of empathy for others, even enemies

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Top billed cast

Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Osamu Sekita • Crew: Yoshiyuki Tomino, Yoshihisa Araki, Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Kenichi Matsuzaki, Yū Yamamoto