Teens
Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2011 · 146 min
TeensBest from age 12 · PG-13 · 2011 · 146 min · War · History · Drama
War Horse
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
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.
Is War Horse OK for kids, and for what age?
Teens. Movie Knight rates it best from age 12. Rated PG-13.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Graphic war violence
- Animal suffering and death
- Emotional intensity
- Separation anxiety
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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