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Inspired by the real 2016 capture, this Spanish-language crime thriller includes gunfights, cartel threats and frequent strong language. An officer's nightmares and talk of children killed in a past case add further weight. Best suited to older teens already comfortable with grim crime dramas.
Uplifting themes
Two officers refuse bribes, protect each other, and choose duty even when they are scared An honest cop stays loyal to his family and his job. His partner becomes a steady ally Based on the real 2016 capture of El Chapo, and useful for discussing true crime versus movie drama
Story (may spoil tone)
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.
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Violence A gunfight, an armed carjacking and repeated death threats drive the cr…
A gunfight, an armed carjacking and repeated death threats drive the crime story
Language Frequent strong swearing, mostly the f-word, along with the s-word, a-w…
Frequent strong swearing, mostly the f-word, along with the s-word, a-word, g-word and Spanish insults such as cabrón, especially during raids and fights
Sex / nudity A couple have sex in a dark room. Breasts are briefly visible, but the…
A couple have sex in a dark room. Breasts are briefly visible, but the scene does not linger on sexual detail
Drugs / alcohol Drug trafficking drives the plot through cartel deals, a petrol-station…
Drug trafficking drives the plot through cartel deals, a petrol-station bust and talk of poisoning communities
Frightening Night-long tension, nightmares and the fear of holding a captured carte…
Night-long tension, nightmares and the fear of holding a captured cartel boss may unsettle some viewers
Child peril / abuse Cartel members threaten the officer's wife and young daughters at home.…
Cartel members threaten the officer's wife and young daughters at home. Children are held hostage and put in serious danger
Gore / death / weapons Pistols, raids, standoffs and shootings appear throughout, with limited…
Pistols, raids, standoffs and shootings appear throughout, with limited blood
Mental health The lead officer has nightmares and guilt from a past shooting. The fil…
The lead officer has nightmares and guilt from a past shooting. The film treats that trauma as part of the job
Grief / bereavement Opening news footage honours officers killed in the line of duty
Opening news footage honours officers killed in the line of duty
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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- Would you refuse a bribe if your family was in danger?
- This story is based on real events. What feels true, and what feels like a movie?
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