The Finest Hours-Teen Movie Review

On February 18, 1952 there was a horrific storm causing an oil tanker, the SS Pendleton, to split in two. More than 30 sailors were trapped inside the tankers’ stern, all desperately praying for help. When the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass gets word of the disaster, an officer orders a rescue mission to brave the storm and find the sailors. Officer Bernie Webber (Chris Pine), a meek and humble man, takes out three men on a life boat to try and save the stranded crew. This was a very dangerous rescue as they had to endure the horrific storm as well. Based on a true story, The Finest Hours is an inspirational film about courage and hope; a great movie for the whole family!

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: May 24, 2016
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 11+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will kids/ Teens Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

This is an amazing true story about the courageous men in the Coast Guard who risked their lives to save others. They never gave up, their positive attitude and perseverance was unbelievable during the extreme weather conditions.

Sexual Content: Mild

We see Bernie and his girlfriend kiss several times.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive

As the men are stranded in the ship, we see crew members tossed around, some were injured.
A character dies during a rescue operation.
There were many intense and uncomfortable scenes seeing the men stranded in the tanker, and the dangerous rescue mission of the Coast Guard.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild