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The Last Rifleman

Meet Private Artie Crawford. He’s 92¾ and he’s just gone AWOL.

2023 • 100 min • Drama · History · War

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Synopsis

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

97 reviews

67 Audience · 97 · 100%

An elderly WWII veteran embarks on an incredible journey from Northern Ireland to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Along the way, he confronts the memories of his past and finds renewed courage.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some brief, non-graphic wartime flashbacks
Occasional mild language
Emotional themes of loss and aging

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Honoring veterans
Facing one's past
Historical awareness

Talk about it after

The sacrifices made during WWII
The importance of memory and remembrance
Why the veteran felt compelled to go
The impact of war on individuals

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