PT 1091963PT 109
1963
Lieutenant John F. Kennedy takes command of a battered PT boat in the Solomon Islands in 1943. When a Japanese destroyer rams and splits the boat, he leads his surviving crew to safety.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A true story of leadership and loyalty to one's men.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Combat and the ramming kill crew members, and the wartime danger may tense little ones. Some mild language and smoking.
PT 109 (1963)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- How did Kennedy lead his men after the ramming?
- What did his crew think of him at first?
- Who helped them survive?
- What makes a good leader?
Content advisory
WebSearch synthesis (Christian Spotlight and others): combat; a boat rammed in half; crew deaths; occasional mild language; smoking.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
PT 109 (Warner Archive Collection) (1963)
DVD · May 10, 2011
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.