Our take
Tin Soldier follows a veteran infiltrating an armed cult led by Jamie Foxx. The film is unrated in the U.S. but plays like a hard R action piece with guns, standoffs, and very frequent strong language. PTSD and missing-family themes add grim tone without much nuance
Story (may spoil tone)
An ex-special forces operative seeks revenge against a cult leader who has corrupted his former comrades, the Shinjas. This leader, known as The Bokushi, promises veterans a purpose and protection, but is revealed to be a destructive influence. The ex-soldier, Nash Cavanaugh, joins forces with military operative Emmanuel Ashburn to infiltrate the Bokushi's fortress and expose his reign of terror.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Gun battles, cult standoffs, and lethal close-quarters combat throughout
Gun battles, cult standoffs, and lethal close-quarters combat throughout
Language Near-constant f-words and harsh insults during action scenes
Near-constant f-words and harsh insults during action scenes
Sex / nudity Brief flirtation; no explicit scenes noted
Brief flirtation; no explicit scenes noted
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Cult control and armed sieges create sustained tension
Cult control and armed sieges create sustained tension
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Shootings and bloodied injuries; not primarily a gore showcase
Shootings and bloodied injuries; not primarily a gore showcase
Dangerous behaviour Armed raids and vigilante tactics lack legal consequences on screen
Armed raids and vigilante tactics lack legal consequences on screen
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health PTSD and manipulation by a cult leader shape the plot
PTSD and manipulation by a cult leader shape the plot
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
- Veterans are recruited into a controlling group. How do real-world cults exploit trust?
- The hero uses violence to save others. When does revenge blur with justice?