Is 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi appropriate for children?

# 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi This R-rated war thriller depicts a real attack on a U.S. compound in Libya with intense gunfire, explosions, and graphic violence throughout. Expect strong language and moderate sexual content. Due to the sustained combat scenes and mature content, it's not appropriate for children under 16-17.

What age is 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi suitable for?

Our verdict for 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2016

Rating

Genre

War, Action, History, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Cast

John Krasinski

Jack Silva

James Badge Dale

Tyrone 'Rone' Woods

Dominic Fumusa

John 'Tig' Tiegen

Max Martini

Mark 'Oz' Geist

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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