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The film depicts the true story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis by a Japanese submarine during World War II. After delivering parts for the atomic bomb, the ship was torpedoed, leaving 300 crewmen stranded in shark-infested waters for five days without being reported missing.

Scenes showing men struggling to survive in the water are noted as frightening and intense. Historical Accuracy vs. Fiction Parents guide - USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage - IMDb subtitle USS.Indianapolis:.Men.of.Courage.2016....

Moderate profanity, including three uses of the "f-word" and mild racial slurs. The film depicts the true story of the

Graphic depictions of the ship sinking, severe burn injuries, and shark attacks. Historical Accuracy vs

Starring Nicolas Cage as Captain Charles McVay III and Tom Sizemore as Petty Officer McWhorter.

The movie was filmed on location at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. Content & Parental Guide According to reviewers from IMDb , the film contains: