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Children in the Crossfire

1984·Movie
1h 40min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Society, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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In the streets of Northern Ireland, they were taught to hate...

For the children of Northern Ireland, violence and hatred are a way of life passed from one generation to the next. In "Children in the Crossfire" four children from both sides of the conflict come to America through a special project, and discover each other away from the ravages of their homeland.
Northern Ireland ConflictChildhood InnocencePeace & ReconciliationSocial DramaEmotional JourneyCross-Cultural ExchangeHistorical ContextHopeful & PoignantFamily Resilience

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Children in the Crossfire worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Children in the Crossfire rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Children in the Crossfire?

1 h 40 min

Children in the Crossfire runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Children in the Crossfire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United States.