Our take
Counterattack is a Netflix action thriller about elite soldiers facing an ambush after a hostage rescue. Expect constant gunfights, kidnapping peril, torture references, smoking and alcohol talk, and heavy Spanish-language profanity throughout. The tone is gritty and militarized. Best for mature teens comfortable with R-rated action
Uplifting themes
Loyalty among soldiers appears, though violence dominates the story Captain Guerrero leads rescue efforts but the world is morally gray
Story (may spoil tone)
When a hostage rescue mission creates a new enemy, Capt. Guerrero and his elite soldiers must face an ambush by a criminal group.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Extended gun battles, hostage rescues, kill orders, and references to t…
Extended gun battles, hostage rescues, kill orders, and references to tortured soldiers
Language Very frequent f-word, s-word, b-word phrase, and insults in Spanish and…
Very frequent f-word, s-word, b-word phrase, and insults in Spanish and English dialogue
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Smoking and bragging about buying alcohol appear in soldier banter
Smoking and bragging about buying alcohol appear in soldier banter
Frightening Kidnapping, ambushes, and sudden shootouts create sustained tension
Kidnapping, ambushes, and sudden shootouts create sustained tension
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
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 Brief bullying reference in dialogue; not a major theme
Brief bullying reference in dialogue; not a major theme
Gore / death / weapons Gun standoffs, rifles, and bloody combat in a cartel-style conflict
Gun standoffs, rifles, and bloody combat in a cartel-style conflict
Dangerous behaviour Military raids and reckless driving are staged for action thrills
Military raids and reckless driving are staged for action thrills
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 References to a murdered father and fallen soldiers drive revenge motiv…
References to a murdered father and fallen soldiers drive revenge motives
Talk after watching
- Soldiers face impossible choices under fire. How do movies show duty differently from real military service?
- Kidnapping stories can feel close to home. What safety plans does your family have for emergencies?