Is Pearl Harbor appropriate for children?

# Pearl Harbor - Parental Guide This PG-13 war film depicts the Pearl Harbor attack with intense battle scenes and strong violence that may disturb younger children. It also contains significant sexual content and a romantic subplot. We recommend waiting until children are at least 13-14 years old, and consider watching it first yourself to assess your child's maturity level.

What age is Pearl Harbor suitable for?

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

Is Pearl Harbor safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2001

Rating

PG-13

Genre

War, Romance, History, Action

Synopsis

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Cast

Ben Affleck

Rafe McCawley

Kate Beckinsale

Evelyn Johnson

Josh Hartnett

Danny Walker

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Doris Miller

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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