Is Prisoner of War appropriate for children?

# Prisoner of War - Parent Guide This WWII action thriller features intense hand-to-hand combat scenes with strong violence throughout. While there's no language, sexual content, or horror elements, the brutal fight sequences and war setting make it unsuitable for children. Best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy realistic war films.

What age is Prisoner of War suitable for?

Our verdict for Prisoner of War is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Prisoner of War safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Action, War, Thriller, History

Synopsis

British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese soldiers get more than they bargained for when Wright’s years of martial arts training in Hong Kong prove him to be a formidable opponent.

Cast

Scott Adkins

Wing Commander James Wright

Peter Shinkoda

Lt. Col. Benjiro Ito

Michael Copon

Sgt. Gabriel Villanueva

Gabbi Garcia

Theresa

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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