The Molly Maguires

They were called the Molly's.

1970 • 120 min • Drama · History · Thriller

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Synopsis

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 1876. A secret society of Irish coal miners, bond by a sacred oath, put pressure on the greedy and ruthless company they work for by sabotaging mining facilities in the hope of improving their working conditions and the lives of their families.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

86 reviews

64 Audience · 86 · 100%

In 1876 Pennsylvania, Irish coal miners form a secret society, the Molly Maguires, to fight their company's cruel practices. They resort to sabotage to improve working conditions for their families, while an undercover detective infiltrates their ranks.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Historical violence and injustice
Undercover betrayal and its consequences
Heavy themes of poverty and exploitation

What it models well

Fighting for justice
Loyalty and solidarity
Standing up for workers' rights

Talk about it after

The history of labor unions and workers' rights
The challenges faced by immigrant communities
When is it right to break the law for a greater good?

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