Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Rated R • 2016 • 2h 19m
Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical war drama based on the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII. The film is rated R primarily for its intense, prolonged, and realistically graphic depictions of combat. Parents should be prepared for explicit, visceral imagery of injuries, including dismembered limbs and gore, which are sustained throughout the second half of the film… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Hacksaw Ridge appropriate for kids?
Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical war drama based on the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII. The film is rated R primarily for its intense, prolonged, and realistically graphic depictions of combat. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Hacksaw Ridge
What happens in Hacksaw Ridge, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Hacksaw Ridge
The content is mild. It includes brief scenes of kissing and one moment where a character in lingerie reclines with her husband, implying sexual intimacy. A magazine with a topless cover is shown very briefly.
Violence and gore in Hacksaw Ridge
The violence is severe, graphic, and sustained. The film depicts visceral battlefield injuries, including soldiers losing limbs, intestines exposed, and heads obliterated by gunfire. Flamethrowers are used on enemy soldiers, and bayonet stabbings are shown in detail.
Language in Hacksaw Ridge
The profanity is mild. Characters use words like 'damn,' 'hell,' 'sh*t,' and 'ass' in conversational dialogue and arguments. A racial slur ('nip') is used in a derogatory context by a soldier.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Hacksaw Ridge
The substance use is mild and consistent with the historical setting. Soldiers are frequently shown smoking cigarettes, and the protagonist's father is depicted as a habitual drinker of whiskey, which is central to his struggle with PTSD.
Mature themes in Hacksaw Ridge
The film explores heavy mature themes, including the trauma of war, PTSD, religious pacifism, and domestic violence. A flashback sequence portrays an abusive father threatening his wife with a gun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hacksaw Ridge appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Hacksaw Ridge is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical war drama based on the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII. The film is rated R primarily for its intense, prolonged…
What age rating does Hacksaw Ridge have?
Hacksaw Ridge is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Hacksaw Ridge about?
Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical war drama based on the life of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII. The film is rated R primarily for its intense, prolonged, and realistically graphic depictions of combat. Parents should be prepared for explicit, visceral…
Is there sex or nudity in Hacksaw Ridge?
The content is mild. It includes brief scenes of kissing and one moment where a character in lingerie reclines with her husband, implying sexual intimacy. A magazine with a topless cover is shown very briefly.
How violent is Hacksaw Ridge?
The violence is severe, graphic, and sustained. The film depicts visceral battlefield injuries, including soldiers losing limbs, intestines exposed, and heads obliterated by gunfire. Flamethrowers are used on enemy soldiers, and bayonet stabbings are shown in…
Is the language in Hacksaw Ridge appropriate for kids?
The profanity is mild. Characters use words like 'damn,' 'hell,' 'sh*t,' and 'ass' in conversational dialogue and arguments. A racial slur ('nip') is used in a derogatory context by a soldier.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Hacksaw Ridge?
The substance use is mild and consistent with the historical setting. Soldiers are frequently shown smoking cigarettes, and the protagonist's father is depicted as a habitual drinker of whiskey, which is central to his struggle with PTSD.
What mature themes appear in Hacksaw Ridge?
The film explores heavy mature themes, including the trauma of war, PTSD, religious pacifism, and domestic violence. A flashback sequence portrays an abusive father threatening his wife with a gun.
How long is Hacksaw Ridge?
Hacksaw Ridge runs 139 minutes, directed by Mel Gibson, released in 2016.
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