Question 1

What age is Murphy's War appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Murphy's War (1971) best from about age 10. An Irish sailor, the sole survivor of a U-boat attack in WWII, vows revenge on the German submarine. Rescued near the Orinoco, he plots to sink the U-boat with the help of a local administrator, embarking on a dangerous and obsessive quest.

Question 2

What is Murphy's War rated?

Accepted Answer

Murphy's War (1971) is rated PG. 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 Murphy's War?

Accepted Answer

War violence and destruction; Obsessive pursuit of revenge. Violence is notable, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Murphy's War?

Accepted Answer

Perseverance against odds; Courage in the face of danger; Resourcefulness.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Murphy's War?

Accepted Answer

The futility of revenge; The lasting impact of war; Defining heroism and obsession.

Question 6

Where can I watch Murphy's War?

Accepted Answer

Murphy's War (1971) is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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