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Our take
Ron Howard's M-rated thriller follows a true 1930s Galápagos settlement where idealists turn on each other. Shootings, stabbings, a graphic head wound and a harrowing childbirth under attack sit alongside several sex scenes and full male nudity. Smoking and strong language fit the period. Best for mature teens 16+; not a family adventure despite the island setting.
Uplifting themes
Courage and perseverance peek through, though cynicism still dominates As the colony fractures, few characters stay morally steady
Story (may spoil tone)
A group of disillusioned outsiders abandon modern society in search of a new beginning. Settling on a remote, uninhabited island, their utopian dream quickly unravels as they discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other.
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Violence Shootings, stabbings, dog attacks and a graphic head wound punctuate th…
Shootings, stabbings, dog attacks and a graphic head wound punctuate the island conflict
Language Several f-words and insults come up during arguments
Several f-words and insults come up during arguments
Sex / nudity Several sex scenes, full male nudity and visible nipples in thin clothi…
Several sex scenes, full male nudity and visible nipples in thin clothing
Drugs / alcohol Frequent period-accurate smoking; cigarettes often sit beside social te…
Frequent period-accurate smoking; cigarettes often sit beside social tension
Frightening Isolation, animal attacks and betrayal keep a grim, suspenseful tone
Isolation, animal attacks and betrayal keep a grim, suspenseful tone
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 Knives, guns and animal violence leave bloody injuries and dead bodies
Knives, guns and animal violence leave bloody injuries and dead bodies
Dangerous behaviour Characters walk away from society without planning for harsh wilderness…
Characters walk away from society without planning for harsh wilderness survival
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Island deaths and disappearances fuel mourning and paranoia
Island deaths and disappearances fuel mourning and paranoia
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
- Utopian dreams collide with human flaws. Why do groups struggle when they try to start over?
- Historical isolation changes how people treat each other. How does stress affect morality?
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