Parents need to know that Hacksaw Ridge is based on the true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a pacifist who enlisted in World War II but refused to carry a weapon or kill, preferring to save wounded men as a medic. Director Mel Gibson doesn't shy away from showing extremely graphic war violence.

Is Hacksaw Ridge ok for kids?

This part of the movie could pass for an even PG-13 rated movie but the second half gets a lot more intense. The violence is very intense, graphic, violent and gory. The movie has 3 main war scenes that are around 5-15 minutes each. The worst battle scene is the first one because of how long and graphic it is.

Are there any inappropriate scenes in Hacksaw Ridge?

However, due to very graphic scenes of war violence, as well as rear male nudity, we are awarding the film our Faith-Based Seal, meaning it has a strong faith message but contains some objectionable content.

How graphic is Hacksaw Ridge?

I really liked how realistic and sad this movie can be at times but the downside is that it is really bloody and to the point where you see open flesh, people in half, and people missing limbs. You will also see a soldiers backside.

Is the movie it family friendly?

It is a horror movie based on Stephen King's novel and is rated R for strong violence, language, and disturbing imagery. Due to the graphic and intense nature of the movie, it may not be suitable for children under 12 or 13.

DESMOND DOSS REAL FOOTAGE OF SAVING LIVES IN WAR | HACKSAW RIDGE.

Is there any inappropriate scene in it?

Teens go swimming in their underwear. A kid tells another kid to "blow his dad." Two kids share a consensual kiss. Nonconsensual sex is also implied -- see Violence & Scariness for details. Did you know you can flag iffy content?

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How many swear words are in Hacksaw Ridge?

'Sh*t' is said at least five times. '*ss' is said seven times. 'Son of a b*tch' is said six times.

Why is Hacksaw Ridge so good?

Despite the modest budget, the special effects in the film are very good, they were able to convey the entire military atmosphere. I really liked the war drama "Hacksaw Ridge" because of the interesting, moving and gripping plot and the wonderful acting.

How true is Hacksaw Ridge's true story?

Real-life hero Desmond Doss saved 75 soldiers in WWII without firing a shot, as depicted in the 2016 biographical war film Hacksaw Ridge, directed by Mel Gibson. Despite some minor changes to the story, Hacksaw Ridge was praised by Doss's son for its historical accuracy.

Does Hacksaw Ridge have gore?

Violence & Gore (16)

The battle scenes are very graphic, realistic, and absolutely spine chilling to watch. They are long, and filled with bloody gunfire, graphic stabbings with knives and bayonets, and many explosions which separate limbs and leave blood everywhere. Guts, limbs, intestines, and blood everywhere.

Does Jaws have inappropriate scenes?

Sex, Romance & Nudity

A character makes sexual jokes about "swimming with bowlegged women" and "rubbers." Brief nudity -- while skinny dipping, a woman's breast is shown from the side, but her body is heavily shadowed.

Is saving private Ryan appropriate?

Definitely not a film for young ones - make sure that whatever their age, your kids are mature enough to appreciate this film for it's message and not just revel in the violence. This film is a DRAMA - not an ACTION MOVIE.

Does Hacksaw Ridge have romance?

Although Hacksaw Ridge is rated MA15+ for its graphic and highly realistic war scenes, Gibson goes so far as to say it isn't really a war movie. "It's a love story," he says. Doss' heroics may seem tailor-made for Hollywood, but by all accounts he was a private man uninterested in capitalising on his story.

What did they cut out of Hacksaw Ridge?

While Doss was waiting for more help to arrive, a sniper suddenly shot and shattered all of the bones in his left arm. (Hacksaw Ridge director Mel Gibson left this part out of the film because he felt that it was so heroic that audiences wouldn't even believe that it had really happened.)

Why was Hacksaw Ridge so hard to take?

The battlefield, located on top of a sheer 400-foot cliff, was fortified with a deadly network of Japanese machine gun nests and booby traps. The escarpment, nicknamed Hacksaw Ridge for the treacherously steep cliff, was key to winning the battle of Okinawa.

How brutal was Hacksaw Ridge?

At around the halfway mark, the fighting comes, and the film explodes into a kaleidoscope of horrors. To put it bluntly, Hacksaw Ridge contains some of the most gruesome and brutally violent mass battle scenes I've ever seen on the big screen.

How many Japanese died on Hacksaw Ridge?

As usual on Okinawa, Japanese casualties were many times greater than the number of American lives lost. Upwards of 3,000 Japanese are believed to have died in the fight for Hacksaw Ridge.

Would you recommend Hacksaw Ridge?

Hacksaw Ridge was a very enjoyable (based on) true story, but almost two different movies. The first half focused of family and love and the second half was a bloody war scene depicting true bravery by a determined idealist. I would recommend seeing it on the big screen for the sound and cinematography.

What film has the most swearing in it?

What did the Japanese call Hacksaw Ridge?

By Nathan N. Prefer. It was called the Maeda Escarpment, after the nearest native village. An escarpment, according to the dictionary, is “a steep slope in front of a fortification” or “a long cliff.” The Maeda Escarpment was both.

What is the oldest swear word ever recorded?

Fart, as it turns out, is one of the oldest rude words we have in the language: Its first record pops up in roughly 1250, meaning that if you were to travel 800 years back in time just to let one rip, everyone would at least be able to agree upon what that should be called.

Can a 13 year old watch Schindler's List?

Watch it for the brilliant storytelling, great acting, and its message that one person can make a difference in the face of evil. While Schindler's List is a brilliant film, its three-plus hour running time and true-to-life grisly violence make it mostly a film for adults.

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Is Rated R ok for 13 year olds?

The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).