Unbroken (2014)
Kernel Score: 83% · 4,326 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, War
Released: 2014-12-25
Runtime: 137 minutes
Is Unbroken worth watching?
Worth watching. The true story of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini, shot down in WWII and held in a Japanese prison camp. It's inspiring and well made, but the suffering is relentless and the film is more reverent than revealing.
Watch it if you
- like true survival stories
- want a serious war drama
- admire stories of resilience
Skip it if you
- dislike brutality on screen
- want depth over inspiration
Best for: Serious drama night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Unbroken
- Stream: Peacock
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II.
Unbroken parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Unbroken depicts real wartime atrocities and POW abuse based on a true story.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts POW torture and wartime atrocities against Louis Zamperini, described by reviewers as horrific.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Unbroken
If you liked Unbroken, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Hacksaw Ridge (2016) — 92%: True story of faith and courage under fire.
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) — 89%: Classic about prisoners of war under Japanese guards.
- Empire of the Sun (1987) — 85%: A boy's wartime ordeal under Japanese occupation.
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) — 85%: The Japanese view of the Pacific war.
- Lone Survivor (2013) — 85%: True story of survival against the odds.
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) — 82%: Drama about prisoners of war under Japanese guards.
Director
Cast
- Jack O'Connell as Louis Zamperini
- Alex Russell as Pete Zamperini
- Domhnall Gleeson as Russel Allen 'Phil' Phillips
- Garrett Hedlund as John Fitzgerald
- MIYAVI as Mutsuhiro 'The Bird' Watanabe
- Finn Wittrock as Francis 'Mac' McNamara
- Jai Courtney as Hugh 'Cup' Cuppernell
- Maddalena Ischiale as Louise Zamperini
- Vincenzo Amato as Anthony Zamperini
- Sophie Dalah as Virginia
Unbroken FAQ
Is Unbroken worth watching?
Worth watching. The true story of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini, shot down in WWII and held in a Japanese prison camp. It's inspiring and well made, but the suffering is relentless and the film is more reverent than revealing.
Where can I watch Unbroken?
In the US you can stream Unbroken on Peacock and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Unbroken OK for kids?
Unbroken is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Unbroken depicts real wartime atrocities and POW abuse based on a true story.
What movies are like Unbroken?
If you liked Unbroken, try Hacksaw Ridge, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Empire of the Sun and Letters from Iwo Jima.