Unbroken (2014)
An Olympic runner endures brutal captivity in an earnest, gritty, and suspenseful epic of survival.
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
How intense is Unbroken?
Unbroken is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Unbroken feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Unbroken
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Is Unbroken for you?
Is Unbroken scary?
Only a little. Unbroken has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Unbroken gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Unbroken sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Unbroken 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 Unbroken?
Unbroken runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream Unbroken?
Unbroken is streaming on Netflix.
Does Unbroken have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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