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Eddington

Movie 2025 148 min Western, Comedy, Crime Last reviewed 1 Sep 2026
Official Rating MA 15+ ClearAge 18+ Quality ★★★☆☆

Our take

Eddington is Ari Aster's COVID-era town satire that shifts into violent western thriller. Rated R for strong violence, grisly images, language, and graphic nudity. Reviews flag civil unrest, shootings, drug use, crude talk, and disturbing themes including child abuse references. Adults only

Story (may spoil tone)

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

What we flagged

Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.

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Violence
Strong
Sex
Moderate
Frightening
Strong
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Strong Strong violence, shootings, and grisly images escalate in the second ha…

Strong violence, shootings, and grisly images escalate in the second half

Language Strong Constant crude and strong language across political and domestic fights

Constant crude and strong language across political and domestic fights

Sex / nudity Moderate Graphic nudity per the rating; sexual content in mature context

Graphic nudity per the rating; sexual content in mature context

Drugs / alcohol Moderate Drug use and drinking appear amid pandemic-era stress

Drug use and drinking appear amid pandemic-era stress

Frightening Strong Civil breakdown, mutilation, and sudden tonal shift create heavy dread

Civil breakdown, mutilation, and sudden tonal shift create heavy dread

Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title

No self-harm found in this title

Sexual violence Moderate Reviews cite child sexual abuse themes; handle with extreme care

Reviews cite child sexual abuse themes; handle with extreme care

Child peril / abuse Strong Child sexual-abuse themes and harm to children appear in the town's vio…

Child sexual-abuse themes and harm to children appear in the town's violent turn

Bullying / discrimination Moderate Political and racial tension fuels neighbor-against-neighbor conflict

Political and racial tension fuels neighbor-against-neighbor conflict

Gore / death / weapons Strong Grisly images and mutilation in reviews

Grisly images and mutilation in reviews

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Mild Breakdown and unraveling leadership reflect psychological strain

Breakdown and unraveling leadership reflect psychological strain

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title

No grief found in this title

Talk after watching

  • Neighbors turn on each other under pandemic stress. What pushes communities apart?
  • Satire targets both political extremes. Can comedy still feel fair?