Light gore and brutal violence.

What is War rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: brutal violence and some strong language. Not one for kids.

War (2007)

Film · 1h 43m · Rated R

Action, Crime, Thriller

An FBI agent's relentless quest for revenge against a shadowy assassin ignites a brutal gang war.

High-octane and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video, The Roku Channel (free) and Plex (free).

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War parents guide

It stays inside its R, with some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is War scary?: No. War is not a scary watch.
How gory is War?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is War rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: brutal violence and some strong language. Not one for kids.

What is War about?

FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.