The Winslow Boy
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The Winslow Boy

Best from age 9 · G · 1999 · 104 min

The Winslow Boy

In pre-WWI England, a young naval cadet is expelled after being accused of theft. His father fights tirelessly for his son's honor and a public trial, sparking a national debate about justice and due process. This period drama highlights a family's unwavering determination.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • The film involves themes of false accusation and injustice.
  • Some characters smoke and drink alcohol socially.
  • The pacing is measured, focusing on legal and emotional drama.

Models well

  • Standing up for what is right
  • Importance of justice
  • Family loyalty and perseverance
  • Integrity and truth

Talk about it after

  • What is due process?
  • The role of the press in justice
  • The cost of pursuing justice
  • Changing social norms in the 1910s
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