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An agent hunts a would-be bomber while the film also follows the young man drawn toward the attack. Cleanskin includes gunfights, explosions, strong language and sexual content. Its terrorism storyline is grim rather than a simple chase. We would wait until 16.
Uplifting themes
The story shows catastrophic harm from extremism, though it offers little comfort afterward. It works better as a warning than as uplift Ewan is competent but morally gray as pressure mounts. Few role models emerge intact by the end, which fits the grim subject
Story (may spoil tone)
While working undercover as a bodyguard to arms dealer Harry, former-soldier-turned-secret-service-agent Ewan survives a bloody shootout with a member of an Islamic terrorist cell who steals Harry's briefcase full of Semtex explosives and escapes. Ewan's spymasters task Ewan with hunting down the cell members and retrieving the briefcase.
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Violence Opening shootouts, street executions, and bomb detonations kill multipl…
Opening shootouts, street executions, and bomb detonations kill multiple characters on screen. Agents and terrorists trade gunfire at close range
Language Strong swearing comes up in raids, arguments and interrogations. The f-…
Strong swearing comes up in raids, arguments and interrogations. The f-word is frequent, alongside the s-word and other insults
Sex / nudity A crude line about paid sex lands during a tense exchange between inves…
A crude line about paid sex lands during a tense exchange between investigators. There is no loving romance focus or nudity on screen
Drugs / alcohol Adults drink wine and smoke cigarettes. The guide's notes do not descri…
Adults drink wine and smoke cigarettes. The guide's notes do not describe a drug-use or addiction storyline
Frightening The film cuts between investigation and a ticking plot toward mass casu…
The film cuts between investigation and a ticking plot toward mass casualties, with news-style references to real attacks
Self-harm / suicide Characters discuss and attempt suicide bombings, including triggering d…
Characters discuss and attempt suicide bombings, including triggering devices in crowded spaces. These scenes are disturbing and may need context for teens
Bullying / discrimination Racist insults flare during arrests and street conflict in London. The…
Racist insults flare during arrests and street conflict in London. The film treats them as part of a volatile climate, not as jokes
Gore / death / weapons Bloodied bodies and Semtex explosives drive the plot as raids go wrong.…
Bloodied bodies and Semtex explosives drive the plot as raids go wrong. Firearms are everywhere once the manhunt intensifies
Mental health Ash's isolation and grooming hint at vulnerability without a clinical l…
Ash's isolation and grooming hint at vulnerability without a clinical label. Parents may want to discuss how radical groups target lonely teens
Grief / bereavement Memorial language and losses from prior attacks echo through dialogue a…
Memorial language and losses from prior attacks echo through dialogue and news clips. Grief fuels the police urgency more than long funeral scenes
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
- Ash is groomed toward violence by people who offer belonging. What real-world signs might show someone is being radicalized?
- Ewan uses harsh methods to stop attacks. Do the ends justify his means in this story?
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