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A 14th-century Swiss legend retold as a large-scale action drama about resisting Austrian occupation. Battle violence, arrows, sword fights and themes of freedom and family sacrifice are central, with mild profanity in the dialogue. Suits teens who enjoy historical epics.
Uplifting themes
Freedom, courage and defending community drive the legend William Tell stands up to tyranny to protect his family and people
Story (may spoil tone)
The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
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Violence Sustained medieval combat and brutal fights
Sustained medieval combat and brutal fights
Language Moderate profanity and harsh insults surface in wartime dialogue
Moderate profanity and harsh insults surface in wartime dialogue
Sex / nudity Sexual content and brief nudity
Sexual content and brief nudity
Drugs / alcohol Drinking in period social scenes
Drinking in period social scenes
Frightening Intense battle peril and menacing set-pieces
Intense battle peril and menacing set-pieces
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence Sexual threat and assault themes are part of the conflict
Sexual threat and assault themes are part of the conflict
Child peril / abuse Tell is forced to shoot an apple from his son's head
Tell is forced to shoot an apple from his son's head
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody battle injuries and weapon wounds mark the combat
Bloody battle injuries and weapon wounds mark the combat
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Characters struggle with trauma and pressure
Characters struggle with trauma and pressure
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and sacrifice echo through the occupation conflict
Loss and sacrifice echo through the occupation conflict
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- William fights to protect his homeland. When is rebellion justified in history?
- Epic films blend real history with legend. What parts might be myth rather than fact?
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