What we flagged
View all categories
Our take
A wave overturns a cruise ship, leaving a small group fighting its way through water, fire and wreckage. Poseidon gives them little time to breathe, and several people die along the way. Blood is limited, but the peril rarely lets up. We would start at M.
Uplifting themes
Expect strong language in several life-or-death choices, including Teamwork and protecting weaker passengers. Selfish characters are shown as risky when water rises in the hull The lead group shares water and tries to bring others along when they can. Some authority figures fail, which the film treats as a lesson
Story (may spoil tone)
A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.
Details
Violence Passengers drown, burn, fall through shafts, and get crushed as the shi…
Passengers drown, burn, fall through shafts, and get crushed as the ship sinks. Fights break out in panicked crowds, though the camera rarely lingers on injuries
Language Characters shout hell and damn when decks collapse and loved ones die i…
Characters shout hell and damn when decks collapse and loved ones die in the wave. The swearing matches disaster-movie stress in the second half
Drugs / alcohol Champagne and wine flow at the New Year's party before the wave hits th…
Champagne and wine flow at the New Year's party before the wave hits the ship. Drinking is not glorified after the capsize, when survival takes over
Frightening Dark flooded corridors, roaring fire, and near-drowning repeat for most…
Dark flooded corridors, roaring fire, and near-drowning repeat for most of the runtime. Jump-scare moments are less common than sustained dread
Gore / death / weapons Some bodies float in water and blood tints the pool during a stunt, but…
Some bodies float in water and blood tints the pool during a stunt, but open wounds are minimal. The horror is situational more than graphic
Dangerous behaviour Characters improvise climbs through air shafts and underwater swims tha…
Characters improvise climbs through air shafts and underwater swims that look heroic on film. Use it to talk about real ship safety, not copycat stunts
Grief / bereavement Survivors leave friends and strangers behind, and a few quiet beats mou…
Survivors leave friends and strangers behind, and a few quiet beats mourn people who did not make it. The pace keeps grief brief
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
Family watch notes
What other parents think.
Be the first family to leave a watch note.
Talk after watching
- Different passengers choose escape routes and who to help. What would you prioritize in a crisis: family, strangers, or your own survival?
- The film shows luxury turning useless in an instant. How does that change how you think about safety drills and listening to crew instructions?
Ask ClearAge
Poseidon
Ask about this guide, or name another film to open its ClearAge page.
