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Two federal agents search the Victorian ranges after a woman disappears on a corporate hike. Force of Nature: The Dry 2 builds its tension through flashbacks, bad weather, arguments and the fear of being lost. Injuries are limited, but the swearing is frequent. We would start at 13.
Uplifting themes
The film is about speaking up when something is wrong and the cost of staying silent. It also shows how guilt and loyalty can push people to hide the truth The agents are patient and smart, and one woman does the right thing at personal cost. Several other characters behave badly, which gives teens a lot to talk about A look at Australian bush country and the basics of bush safety, plus a workplace-ethics thread about reporting wrongdoing. It gives older teens something to talk about on the way home
Story (may spoil tone)
When five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head deep into the Victorian mountain ranges to investigate in the hopes of finding their whistle-blowing informant, Alice Russell, alive.
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Violence A woman is attacked and a hiker is hurt in the bush, and flashbacks ref…
A woman is attacked and a hiker is hurt in the bush, and flashbacks refer to past murders. The film leans on dread and aftermath, with very little direct fighting
Language The f-word is frequent, especially when the hikers argue or panic, with…
The f-word is frequent, especially when the hikers argue or panic, with plenty of the s-word and b-word as well. It is one of the heavier parts of the film
Sex / nudity An affair rumour and talk about a past romance come up in conversation…
An affair rumour and talk about a past romance come up in conversation among the hikers. Nothing physical is shown, and the talk is brief and adult in tone
Drugs / alcohol Characters smoke and vape, and one is trying to quit. Prescription drug…
Characters smoke and vape, and one is trying to quit. Prescription drug addiction and meth use come up in conversation, but nothing is taken on screen and none of it looks cool
Frightening Being lost in thick bush, bad weather, and an injured hiker build quiet…
Being lost in thick bush, bad weather, and an injured hiker build quiet dread, and a killer's history looms over the area. The scares are slow and creeping, with only a couple of sudden moments
Bullying / discrimination Workplace rivalry and bullying cause lasting conflict between the women…
Workplace rivalry and bullying cause lasting conflict between the women, with name-calling, put-downs, and a history of cruelty. It drives much of the story's tension
Gore / death / weapons A few realistic wounds and some bleeding appear, including an injury th…
A few realistic wounds and some bleeding appear, including an injury that needs urgent first aid, plus talk of past killings. Little is shown for long, and nothing is graphic
Dangerous behaviour Hikers set out underprepared, argue over the map, and talk about lighti…
Hikers set out underprepared, argue over the map, and talk about lighting a fire in the bush. Younger viewers might copy the poor choices, so it is worth a word about how to stay safe on a real hike
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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Talk after watching
- The hikers turn on each other when things go wrong. What was it about the trip that brought out their worst?
- The agents work out the truth by listening and piecing things together. Which clue felt most important to you?
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