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Instrument of War

2017Movie1 h 30 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A tense, moving war movie about history and war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

How you face the struggle makes all the difference.

When U.S. B-24 bomber pilot Clair Cline is shot down and captured in northern Germany, one war ends and another begins -- to keep hope alive. Now behind Nazi barbed wire and oppression, Cline and his fellow POW's must find a way to bond together to not just survive but transcend their captivity. Inspired by true events.

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  • WWII POW Drama
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Historical War Film
  • Psychological Resilience
  • Brotherhood & Camaraderie
  • Spiritual Hope
  • Educational History
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Biographical Narrative

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Written by
Matt Whitaker
Music by
Mark Isham

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November 23, 2017 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 23, 2017
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Instrument of War?

In the United States, Instrument of War is free with ads on BYUtv. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Instrument of War worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6).

Is Instrument of War okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Instrument of War plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.