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Children in the Crossfire

1984Movie1 h 40 min

66

GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about society and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

Northern Ireland Conflict
Childhood Innocence
Peace & Reconciliation
Social Drama
Emotional Journey
Cross-Cultural Exchange
Historical Context
Hopeful & Poignant
Family Resilience

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by: George Schaefer
Written by: Lionel Chetwynd
Produced by: George Schaefer, Charles Haid, Aida Young
Music by: Brad Fiedel

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Facts

December 3, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: December 3, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: Ireland, United States

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3 questions, like "Is Children in the Crossfire worth watching?"

Questions about Children in the Crossfire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Children in the Crossfire worth watching?

66

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Children in the Crossfire okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Children in the Crossfire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.