Movie

Schindler's List

1993 • R

The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or significant characters with explicitly identified LGBTQ+ identities in this film.

Language

moderate — The movie includes some strong language, with occasional profanity typical of adult drama films, reflecting the serious nature of the characters and setting.

Mature Themes

heavy — The movie explores extremely mature themes such as genocide, war atrocities, human suffering, moral complexity, survival, and trauma, providing a serious and educational portrayal of historical events.

Scary/Intense Content

heavy — The film presents psychologically disturbing and emotionally harrowing content including intense scenes of fear, despair, and the horrors of genocide, which may be deeply upsetting to some viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is minimal and limited to brief instances of implied romantic situations and some nudity, often in vulnerable contexts reflecting the harsh realities of the time.

Substance Use

mild — There are brief depictions or references to alcohol use, mostly shown as cultural background or characters drinking socially, not glorified or focused upon.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains graphic, prolonged, and disturbing depictions of violence including executions, beatings, and scenes showing the horrors of the Holocaust. This includes the portrayal of death and brutality that is central to the story's historical context.