War Horse: Film Guide

War Horse
War Horse

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at War Horse (2011), a story about the friendship between a farmer's son and his horse Joey and how it's shattered by the outbreak of World War One.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including History and English Literature in addition to highlighting themes surrounding directors, friendships, animals, historical periods, books and plays, European countries, and World War One.

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This Resource Supports

  • English
  • History

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