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Behind Enemy Lines

(2001, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Gene Hackman, Owen Wilson)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Action movie with intense peril and devastation.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    None
  • Violence:

    Battle violence
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Strong language
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink and smoke
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Behind Enemy Lines

Parents need to know that this movie, though rated PG-13, has intense peril and devastating violence, with many characters killed. Children and young teens are involved. There is brief strong language.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the complexity of today's military actions, compared to the stark contrast between freedom and tyranny in previous wars (at least as portrayed in most history books and movies). They might want to compare this movie to others like Three Kings (very mature material) and The Longest Day.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Good Action/War Movie

    Great Plot and some solid action scenes. Definitely worth watching.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 3.0

    Awesome War Movie...

    I loved this movie! It's fine for anyone 15+. There is a lot of violence and language. at least 3 f-words, 15 s-words, etc. Sensitive teens and young children should not watch this.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    i think this was a great movie. very violent including a man doing suicide with a pistol. but for the most part i was very good. a must for action lovers!!!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

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