War Room (2015)

Released: 2015-08-28 Recommended age: 10+ IMDb 6.5
War Room

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama
  • Director: Alex Kendrick
  • Main cast: Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Tenae Downing, Alena Pitts
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2015-08-28

Story overview

War Room is a 2015 Christian drama film that follows a struggling couple whose marriage is on the brink of collapse. Through the guidance of an older woman, the wife learns to use prayer as a powerful tool to fight for her family and faith. The film explores themes of spiritual warfare, redemption, and the transformative power of prayer in everyday life. It presents a heartfelt story about overcoming personal and relational challenges through faith and perseverance.

Parent Guide

A faith-based drama about marital struggles and spiritual renewal, best for older children due to mature relationship themes.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No physical violence or perilous situations; conflicts are emotional and relational.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some emotional intensity from marital conflict and family stress that might be unsettling for sensitive viewers.

Language
None

No offensive language noted; dialogue is clean and faith-oriented.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

References to marital infidelity and relationship problems, but no explicit sexual content or nudity.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Significant emotional themes including marital discord, betrayal, and family crisis, though ultimately resolved positively.

Parent tips

War Room is a faith-based drama that focuses on marital conflict and spiritual themes rather than action or violence. Parents should be aware that the film deals with mature relationship issues like infidelity, financial stress, and emotional distance, which might be confusing or concerning for younger children. The movie presents these challenges through a Christian perspective, emphasizing prayer and faith as solutions, so it may be most meaningful for families who share similar beliefs. For younger viewers, parents might need to explain the concept of spiritual warfare and the metaphorical 'war room' as a place for prayer, not physical combat.

Parent chat guide

This film provides an opportunity to discuss how families can work through difficulties together and the role faith can play in personal growth. You might talk about healthy ways to handle conflict, the importance of communication in relationships, and what it means to have hope during tough times. For families with religious beliefs, it could spark conversations about prayer practices and spiritual values. Be prepared to address questions about why the characters are struggling and how they find strength, keeping explanations age-appropriate and focused on positive relationship skills.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What did you think about the family in the movie?
  • How do you think the characters felt when they were sad or angry?
  • What are some nice things families can do together?
  • Why do you think the characters were having problems getting along?
  • What does it mean to 'pray' or have faith according to the movie?
  • How did the characters try to solve their problems?
  • What did you think about how the movie showed people working through relationship problems?
  • How might the idea of a 'war room' for prayer apply to challenges in your own life?
  • What messages did the film give about handling difficult emotions or situations?
  • How does the film portray the connection between personal faith and relationship dynamics?
  • What did you think about the movie's approach to resolving conflict through spiritual means?
  • How might the themes of redemption and transformation apply to real-life situations you've observed?

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