Men of Honor (2000)
An earnest, gritty true story of a man chasing an uplifting dream against formidable odds.
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.
How intense is Men of Honor?
Men of Honor has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated R.
What Men of Honor feels like
- Tone
- upliftinggrittyearnestheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Men of Honor
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Is Men of Honor for you?
Is Men of Honor scary?
No. Men of Honor is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Men of Honor gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Men of Honor sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Men of Honor OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Men of Honor?
Men of Honor runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Men of Honor?
Men of Honor is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Men of Honor have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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