The American Girl Historical Fiction books and movies make excellent family movie & reading night choices allowing for good conversation opportunities to discuss changing and often challenging times in U.S. History.
I sat and watched this with my daughters ages 10 & 11. I found it a little boring, but they both enjoyed it and I know they learned a little history. I think the best age group would be 7-12, however, I would let a 5 year old watch it with me.
There is no violence, but it does deal with death and of course war. It would be a good way to introduce the subject of war to a child.
I think this movie really explains what its like to be in world war. Girls really fall into the movie and feel emotions. Personally, it was better than I thought it would be.