Our take
Atlas King is an action thriller about a retired MMA fighter pulled back into a criminal fight scene and mob heist. Dialogue includes relentless strong language, gun threats, underground brawls, and references to fentanyl trafficking. The film is unrated on digital; expect R-level crime violence for adults and older teens
Uplifting themes
Protecting a godson and honoring a mentor's legacy motivate the lead, though methods are violent The hero tries to shield a younger fighter, but he operates inside a criminal world
Story (may spoil tone)
Ex-fighter returns from exile to bury his best friend and confront old rivalries. Reuniting with his godson, a streetwise enforcer entangled with a powerful crime syndicate, the two hatch a high-stakes heist in a desperate bid to escape the grip of a ruthless mob bos
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Underground fights, gun standoffs, murder threats, and mob killings dri…
Underground fights, gun standoffs, murder threats, and mob killings drive much of the action
Language Expect constant f-words, s-words, and harsh insults during confrontatio…
Expect constant f-words, s-words, and harsh insults during confrontations and fight scenes
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Drunken abuse with a gun is recalled; dialogue references fentanyl traf…
Drunken abuse with a gun is recalled; dialogue references fentanyl trafficking and social drinking
Frightening Mob pressure, standoffs, and sudden gun threats keep a tense crime-thri…
Mob pressure, standoffs, and sudden gun threats keep a tense crime-thriller mood
Self-harm / suicide A character's death is described as suicide in dialogue
A character's death is described as suicide in dialogue
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 Firearms feature heavily; killings and guard deaths are discussed and i…
Firearms feature heavily; killings and guard deaths are discussed and implied on screen
Dangerous behaviour Underground fighting and criminal heist planning may look exciting with…
Underground fighting and criminal heist planning may look exciting without legal consequences shown
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 Casino deals and gambling money underpin the mob plot in several scenes
Casino deals and gambling money underpin the mob plot in several scenes
Grief / bereavement The lead returns for a close friend's funeral and mourns the life he le…
The lead returns for a close friend's funeral and mourns the life he left behind
Talk after watching
- Can someone leave a violent past behind, or does the underworld always pull them back?
- How do loyalty and family duty clash in crime stories?