U-571 (2000) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: PG-13 BBFC: 12 Maturity Rating 13+

MPAA Reason: Rated PG-13 for war violence.

BBFC Reason: Contains moderate violence

Sex & Nudity

none

Pornography is mentioned in one scene. Nothing sexual seen. A couple of men are laying in their bunks (bare chested) and one is discussing a woman he was trying to seduce. It gets interrupted before he gets too far. The mechanic refers to 'a sisters titty' when discussing the status of an engine and it's previous mechanic.

Violence & Gore

moderate

Military action in wartime: Men catch on fire and die, charred bodies are briefly seen. A mans body is shot out of a torpedo tube. A submarine is shot with a torpedo, bodies fly off of the deck, bridge, ect. A man is seen floating in the water, his face black and burnt on one side. A man drowns. An extensive raiding seen depicts men being shot throughout the submarine, little to no blood is seen. Bon Jovi takes a submarine hatch to the face.

Profanity

moderate

Couple uses of "Hell". "Son of a bitch" is used at least twice. "Bastard" is used at least once. "Kraut" (derogatory for a German) is used at least once.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

A party scene depicts drinking of beer, wine, and smoking of cigarettes and cigars.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

moderate

The whole film is based on tense situations, such as getting out of the line of fire.