Parent reviews for War Horse (2024)

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Keshu R. Parent of 3-year-old

September 4, 2023

age 2+

This title has:

  • Educational value
  • Great messages
  • Great role models

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barlow123 Parent of 8, 10 and 12-year-old

October 28, 2022

age 10+

Violence

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doctora Parent of 5-year-old

May 29, 2022

age 11+

Keep that Kleenex box close...

Sentimental, tear-jerker...family film if your family is over 11 years old. The majority of the film still takes place in the middle of World War I. It possesses the Spielberg sentimentality, along with a well written script and well acted from a series of top quality performers. Hiddleston, though brief, is quite memorable. Totally reading the children's book it's based on.

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S Willis Adult

November 13, 2018

age 6+

Good story for nearly all ages

I have seen this movie a few times and love it, my 6yr old daughter has been asking about wat and history in general especially with Remembrance day. So we put on War Horse and she really enjoyed it with the only part she got teary about being when Joey was taken by the army. She learnt a lot watching the movie and didnt find any of the soldiers or horses being killed in battle scary etc.I highly recommend

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Cheese and Bread Parent of 18+-year-old

May 8, 2016

age 12+

Good movie

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  • Too much violence

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Capucine Adult

October 11, 2014

age 12+

War and animal friendship well depicted

A good film. The children will appreciate the film after having read the novel.

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PEKO Parent of 8-year-old

September 29, 2012

age 12+

War Horse Not for Little ones!!

very violent scenes with the horse in the barb wire, very intense not for little one's eyes.

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mzing5 Adult

June 16, 2012

age 9+

It's a very good movie for people and children of all ages.

I read many of the reviews on this site before watching War Horse with my children (ages 5, 7 and 9). I was worried about how graphic the scenes were going to be, but I was pleasantly suprised. There were battle scenes and human/animal executions, but there were all very tastefully done. There were no close ups of blood and gore. My children are frightened easily by those things and did not cringe at all at this movie. In some cases, the horror of the war scenes were so well hidden that they had to ask me what just happened. For example, a soldier was riding a horse in one scene, and the next scene the horse was running alone with sounds of gunfire in the background. Frankly, I've seen more physical violence and inappropriate behavior in Bugs Bunny or Tom & Jerry cartoons than this movie. The kids also picked up on the courage of the horse, the compassion that it had for others and the compassion others felt for it. I was glad the movie was able to reach them on those levels. Those are the things they took away from the movie; they didn't focus on the violence. Overall, I think 9 yrs and up can watch it easily. It's fine for kids younger as well, but you may have to explain some parts to them. I highly recommend it.

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STEPHIEGIRL66 Adult

May 25, 2012

age 17+

WAR HORSE

WOW I CANT WAIT FOR IT TO BE INSTANT

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JEDI micah Adult

April 22, 2012

age 13+

Heartwarming and intense!

This movie is great, but it's also very intense and sad. Humans and horses are shot and slaughtered, and even the main character, a horse named Joey, gets himself in danger. Parents, this will be a heartwarming movie to watch with your teenage kids!

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FAQs

Is War Horse appropriate for children? ›

For all you people who've been asking me (and members of the War Horsecast and creative team) if you can bring your kids to see the show, here's the official response: War Horse is generally appropriate for children ages 10 and above.

Is War Horse play suitable for a 9 year old? ›

War Horse is suitable for theatregoers aged 10 and older.

Is Warhorse One ok for kids? ›

Parents need to know that Warhorse One is a predictable wartime drama about a rescue mission set in Afghanistan with plenty of violence and some strong language.

What age is the War Horse book suitable for? ›

9 - 12 years

Is WarGames appropriate for 12 year olds? ›

Parents need to know that WarGames is a suspense-filled drama that will appeal to older kids, teens, and grownups. While there's no violent action and the film delivers a sound message, it's a race against time -- nuclear weapons are about to be launched.

Why is War Horse so good? ›

Although it is a work of fiction, War Horse has shown the deep bond between man and beast as well as how everyone suffers during war – not just humans but also animals.

What is the reading level for the book War Horse? ›

War Horse
Interest LevelReading LevelWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 10 - 937372

Is War Horse a good play? ›

Really recommended. A wonderful show!! Had the pleasure to be in the audience for war horse. A fantastic show so moving and the actors and puppeteers out of this world.

What type of Theatre is War Horse? ›

War Horse (play)
War Horse
Original languageEnglish
GenreDrama
SettingEngland, France (1912–1918)
National Theatre (London); Lincoln Center Theater (New York); Princess of Wales Theatre (Toronto)
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Is War Horse based on a true story? ›

The book, WARRIOR: The Amazing Story of a Real War Horse (published 1934) and documentary: War Horse: The Real Story (TV Movie 2012) is the extraordinary and deeply moving story of the million British horses that served in WWI. The true story is more epic than the Spielberg feature film.

Where was War Horse 1 filmed in Utah? ›

Strong wrote and directed the film, which was shot in Texas and tells the story of a Navy SEAL master chief (played by Strong) helping missionaries evacuate Afghanistan as U.S. forces pull out of the nation's 20-plus-years-long involvement.

How old is the little girl in Warhorse One? ›

With the rest of his team killed in action, Mirko continues his search for the missionaries, but finds their vehicle ambushed, the only survivor: a traumatized 5-year-old child (Athena Dumer). Mirko must now guide the child to safety, through a gauntlet of hostile insurgents, and survive the brutal Afghan wilderness."

Is War Horse appropriate for a 10 year old? ›

It's a very good movie for people and children of all ages.

There were no close ups of blood and gore. My children are frightened easily by those things and did not cringe at all at this movie. In some cases, the horror of the war scenes were so well hidden that they had to ask me what just happened.

Is War Horse a book for kids? ›

This book's simple vocabulary makes it accessible to kids from age 10, but there is a good deal of violence and death in War Horse. It would be unrealistic if a novel whose action happens largely in the thick of battle didn't include injuries and death, but horse lovers should be forewarned.

Why is War Horse a good book? ›

War Horse is very unique because it's told by Joey, a horse being thrusted into the war on the Western Front. The story is innocent, yet it's so sensational and full of angst from the characters. I felt attached to the story from the first chapter and couldn't peel my eyes off then.

Is Seabiscuit age appropriate? ›

My rating: PG-13 for alcohol use, language, sports-related violence and some suggestive references.

Is it OK for kids to play war? ›

Children experience conflict in a variety of situations across their home and social lives. War play provides them a valuable processing and experimental tool. Through the safe medium of play, children can learn to regulate their emotions, and consider the emotions of others.

Does War Horse make you cry? ›

The film is uncompromisingly sentimental, and I wasn't annoyed by it. Because it worked so well, it made me care about the story, the characters, the horses. A good old fashion studio epic, I miss them and I'm happy Spielberg delivered one. There are a lot of powerful scenes in the movie, from which I cried.

Is water horse appropriate for 9 year olds? ›

My 10-year-old said nothing but didn't complain at all about us turning the movie off. Don't watch this with kids under 12 unless they've already been desensitized to scary stuff.

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