Is Hacksaw Ridge appropriate for children?

# Hacksaw Ridge - Parent Guide This R-rated war drama contains strong violence and language unsuitable for children under 16-17. While the inspiring true story of a pacifist WWII medic has merit, graphic battle scenes and intense combat imagery make it better suited for mature teens or adults interested in historical war films.

What age is Hacksaw Ridge suitable for?

Our verdict for Hacksaw Ridge is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Hacksaw Ridge safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

Genre

Drama, History, War

Synopsis

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Cast

Andrew Garfield

Desmond T. Doss

Sam Worthington

Captain Glover

Vince Vaughn

Sgt Howell

Teresa Palmer

Dorothy Schuttle

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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