Mister Roberts

1955 NR 2h 3m DVD

Mister Roberts

1955 NR 2h 3m DVD
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A hilarious and heartfelt military comedy-drama co-directed by John Ford and Mervyn LeRoy, Mister Roberts stars Henry Fonda as an officer who's yearning for battle but is stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a noncommissioned Navy ship run by the bullying Capt. Morton (James Cagney). Jack Lemmon enjoys a star-making turn as the freewheeling Ensign Pulver, and William Powell stars as the ship's doctor in his last screen role.
Cast
Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon, Betsy Palmer, Ward Bond, Philip Carey, Patrick Wayne
Director
John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 2.35:1
Subtitles
French, English
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital Mono
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 13+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 13+

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age 13+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that, although the rowdy behavior depicted seems tame by modern standards, the adult subject matter and bawdy humor are not suitable for younger kids. Officers are seen drinking home brew made from medicinal alcohol. Crewmembers use telescopes to spy on showering nurses at a nearby hospital. Ensign Pulver lures a nurse to his quarters with the intention of getting her drunk and seducing her.

Sexual Content

Crewmembers use telescopes to spy on showering nurses at a nearby hospital. Ensign Pulver lures a nurse to his quarters with the intention of getting her drunk and seducing her.

Violence

Not applicable

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Not applicable

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Officers are seen drinking home brew made from medicinal alcohol.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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