During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, ...
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
There are a two sex scenes involving partial nudity (bare breasts clearly visible) and a number of suggestions of affairs and pregnancy. There is one brief nude scene where a number of soldiers are showering in an outdoor shower area with buttocks clearly visible and frontal views just visible but showing very hazy detail, and at a distance.
One female character sits on her boyfriend's knee and makes suggestive but not explicit comments.
violence
There is one scene where the main characters attend a boxing match, a couple of scenes featuring very mild "punch ups" and one scene where a New Year's Eve party is interrupted by a fairly vigorous fight involving white and black American soldiers brought about by black American soldiers dancing with white British women. There are no war scenes.
One character is suddenly revealed as having been killed in action overseas.
profanity
4 uses of "F" word; 4 of "shit"; 2 of "arse"; 1 of "bastards"; 1 of "bugger"; 3 of "bloody", "hell" or "bloody hell"; 1 of "Goddamn"; 1 of "damn"
alcohol
In keeping with the era (1943/1944 war time), there are many scenes where adults are smoking cigarettes and a lesser number of scenes where adults are drinking alcohol. There are a couple of scenes which depict mild drunkedness. There is one scene where a child is playing with empty cigarette packets. There are no scenes or even suggestions of illicit drug taking.
frightening
None. The film generally deals tastefully with the clash of cultures and relationships between British locals and American soldiers. Despite a few adult references it is suitable for mature children who will probably enjoy it.
