Saving Private Ryan

The mission is a man.

1998 • 169 min • War · Drama · History

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Synopsis

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

Our family guide

Best from age 16

Movie Knight Score

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Captain Miller leads a squad on a perilous mission through war-torn France to find and bring home Private Ryan, whose brothers have all been killed in action. This unflinching look at the D-Day landings and the aftermath highlights the brutal realities of war.

Violence & peril: 10/10
Language: 9/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 9/10

Heads up

Extremely graphic and realistic combat violence.
Frequent strong language throughout.
Intense, prolonged scenes of peril and death.

What it models well

Bravery and courage under fire
Sacrifice for the greater good
Duty and camaraderie
The value of every life

Talk about it after

The true cost of war on soldiers and civilians.
The moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in combat.
The meaning of sacrifice and heroism.
How historical events shape our present.

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