PG-13
War Horse
2011 • 146 min • War · History · Drama
Our family guide
Best from age 1273
Movie Knight Score
3772 reviews
- 73 Audience · 3772 · 100%
War Horse is a powerful historical drama that follows the extraordinary journey of a horse named Joey through the First World War and the enduring bond he shares with his owner, Albert. Parents should be prepared for intense depictions of war, including battle scenes, injured animals and soldiers, and themes of loss and separation, which can be emotionally challenging. This film is best suited for children aged 12 and up.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Graphic war violence
- Animal suffering and death
- Emotional intensity
- Separation anxiety
What it models well
- Loyalty and devotion
- Perseverance through hardship
- The horrors of war
Talk about it after
- What does Joey's journey tell us about the impact of war on both humans and animals?
- How does Albert's determination to find Joey show the strength of their bond?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (3,772)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt1568911