The Monuments Men (2014)

The Monuments Men parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is The Monuments Men?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Monuments Men rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is The Monuments Men about?

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?

Cast and crew

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• “a movie that will make me cry”
• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”
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