
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
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
Cast & crew
Directed by: David Mamet

Rebecca Pidgeon
Catherine Winslow

Gemma Jones
Grace Winslow

Nigel Hawthorne
Arthur Winslow

Sarah Flind
Violet

Colin Stinton
Desmond Curry

Jeremy Northam
Sir Robert Morton

Sara Stewart
Miss Barnes, Beacon Reporter
Guy Edwards
Ronnie Winslow

Matthew Pidgeon
Dickie Winslow
Lana Bilzerian
Undermaid

Aden Gillett
John Watherstone
Eve Bland
Suffragette