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M*A*S*H* (1970)
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Common Sense says
Rollicking, biting, satirical classic is so 1970.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 16 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of M*A*S*H* (1970) was written by Heather Boerner
Parents need to know that this classic film is excellent -- and also shows the marks of its time (1970) and the era in which it was set (the Korean War in the 1950s) with considerable sexist, racist, and xenophobic behavior. Hawkeye and Trapper John sexually harass Hoolihan because she disagrees with their free-wheeling behavior. Duke calls a black neurosurgeon a "negro boy" and Hawkeye and Trapper John speak gibberish Japanese. There's also considerable sex and brief nudity, as well as lots of surgery-related blood and gore.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the role of satire in American culture. How is this film a satire of war? What's fun about satire and what's not? What other movies use biting satire to make an important point? Do they do it as well as this movie does?
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Is It Any Good?
While this is all fun, it's also likely to be offensive to many viewers. The extreme sexism and sexualization of the female nurses, the homophobic comments about a man who thinks he might be gay, and the condescending attitudes about people of color may be accurate for their time, but are likely to mar some people's enjoyment of the film.
Movie Details
Run time: 116 minutes
Theatrical release: 11/20/1970, DVD release: 9/7/2004
MPAA Rating: R
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When my dad first showed this movie to me I loved it. Super funny and the cast is fantastic. An instant classic for sure.


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