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Jesse is on the run after the end of Breaking Bad, trying to leave the drug world behind. El Camino moves between memories and a tense escape, with sudden gunfire, threats, meth and cocaine in the story. We would keep it for MA 15+ and up; it also assumes you know the series.
Uplifting themes
The film is about trying to start over after a life of crime, and the cost of the choices that got him there. It does not pretend that a clean break is easy Jesse is sympathetic and loyal to friends, but he lives and acts in a violent criminal world. His wish to change is the part worth talking about
Story (may spoil tone)
In the wake of his dramatic escape from captivity, Jesse Pinkman must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future.
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Violence A bloody shootout, a tense standoff, and a woman's wrapped body dumped…
A bloody shootout, a tense standoff, and a woman's wrapped body dumped from a building make up the main violence, which comes in a few sharp scenes. Flashbacks show a man held captive and treated cruelly
Language The s-word is constant and the f-word turns up about ten times in the a…
The s-word is constant and the f-word turns up about ten times in the angriest scenes, along with b-word and a-word. It is rough, but spread out across the film
Sex / nudity A man showers with only his bare back shown, another briefly shows the…
A man showers with only his bare back shown, another briefly shows the top of his buttocks, and a pimp sends women into a building with clients. Nothing is shown beyond a woman getting dressed afterwards
Drugs / alcohol Characters snort cocaine, smoke joints, and drink beer and whiskey, and…
Characters snort cocaine, smoke joints, and drink beer and whiskey, and meth sits at the centre of the criminal world around Jesse. A friend offers him a joint to calm him and he turns it down
Frightening A hunted-man feeling and sudden gun moments keep the mood tense. Flashb…
A hunted-man feeling and sudden gun moments keep the mood tense. Flashbacks to captivity add a heavy, anxious feel that lingers after the film ends
Gore / death / weapons A body is dumped from a height, others lie bloodied after the shootout,…
A body is dumped from a height, others lie bloodied after the shootout, and guns are used clearly and often. A few images are grim, but little stays on screen for long
Dangerous behaviour Crimes, fake identities, and escape tricks are shown step by step, and…
Crimes, fake identities, and escape tricks are shown step by step, and one character handles guns casually. Older teens might find the cleverness appealing
Mental health Jesse carries deep trauma, guilt, and fear after captivity, and his dis…
Jesse carries deep trauma, guilt, and fear after captivity, and his distress shapes everything he does. The film stays close to his pain, and some flashbacks are hard going for sensitive viewers
Grief / bereavement Loss hangs over the whole film, and Jesse is haunted by people he has l…
Loss hangs over the whole film, and Jesse is haunted by people he has lost. Flashbacks revisit people he cared about, and some of them are painful to watch
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
- Jesse tries to build a new life after terrible things happened to him. What do you think he needs most to start over?
- The film shows the consequences of a life in the drug trade. Where did you see those consequences show up?
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