Pearl Harbor (2001)
Two fighter pilots' love triangle with a nurse explodes into an epic, relentless fight for survival.
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
How intense is Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Pearl Harbor feels like
- Tone
- epicromantic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Pearl Harbor
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Pearl Harbor for you?
Is Pearl Harbor scary?
Only a little. Pearl Harbor has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Pearl Harbor gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Pearl Harbor sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Pearl Harbor OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor runs 3h 3m.
Where can I stream Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Pearl Harbor have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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