The Monuments Men (2014)
A gritty, earnest team races against time to save priceless art from wartime destruction and Nazi plunder.
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?
How intense is The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What The Monuments Men feels like
- Tone
- earnestgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Monuments Men
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Is The Monuments Men scary?
No. The Monuments Men is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Monuments Men gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Monuments Men sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Monuments Men OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream The Monuments Men?
The Monuments Men is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does The Monuments Men have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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