Men of Honor (2000)

Men of Honor parents guide

It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is Men of Honor?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Men of Honor rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Men of Honor about?

Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.

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