Our take
Dead of Winter (2025) is a film. It is rated R. A widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope. Expect strong language, action violence, drinking and drugs. Best for mature older teens and adults
Uplifting themes
Teamwork, loyalty, and trying again surface in dialogue Teamwork, loyalty, and trying again surface in dialogue
Story (may spoil tone)
A widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Shootings, beatings, and repeated death threats drive the plot
Shootings, beatings, and repeated death threats drive the plot
Language Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Social wine, beer, or smoking in several scenes
Social wine, beer, or smoking in several scenes
Frightening Mild spooky reference or emotional tension without horror focus
Mild spooky reference or emotional tension without horror focus
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Someone tries to do the right thing under pressure. Which choices felt brave or thoughtful?
- The story centers on a widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. What surprised you most?