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The Bluff is an MA 15+ action thriller about a reformed pirate called Bloody Mary defending her island family from a vengeful former captain. Sustained gun and blade violence, bloody dialogue, stabbings, moderate to strong profanity, a kiss and a brothel reference all turn up. Rum drinking appears briefly. The tone is gritty historical action with family stakes. Best for older teens and adults.
Uplifting themes
Protecting family and facing your past still carry the story Mary fights to shield her children despite her violent history
Story (may spoil tone)
When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.
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Violence Pirate sieges, stabbings, shootings and bloody combat run throughout. T…
Pirate sieges, stabbings, shootings and bloody combat run throughout. The island defense stays violent and sustained
Language F-word, b-word, damn and s-word show up in action and pirate banter. Sw…
F-word, b-word, damn and s-word show up in action and pirate banter. Swearing fits the gritty historical tone
Sex / nudity A kiss and a brothel reference appear in the story. There is no on-scre…
A kiss and a brothel reference appear in the story. There is no on-screen nudity
Drugs / alcohol A brief rum reference appears on the island. Drinking is a period flavo…
A brief rum reference appears on the island. Drinking is a period flavor beat rather than a binge plot
Frightening An island siege and kill-or-be-killed threats build sustained tension.…
An island siege and kill-or-be-killed threats build sustained tension. Family stakes keep the peril personal
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Child peril / abuse The family on the island faces pirate siege danger. Children sit inside…
The family on the island faces pirate siege danger. Children sit inside that household threat
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Stabbings, guns and blood-soaked dialogue fit the R action tone. Blade…
Stabbings, guns and blood-soaked dialogue fit the R action tone. Blade and gun violence stay front and center
Dangerous behaviour Blade and gun fights could tempt copycat play among action fans. The co…
Blade and gun fights could tempt copycat play among action fans. The combat is framed as thrilling rather than cautionary
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 Village deaths and past betrayals still weigh on Mary. Loss shapes why…
Village deaths and past betrayals still weigh on Mary. Loss shapes why she fights to protect her family
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
- Mary hid her violent past to raise a family. Can someone outrun who they used to be?
- The siege forces her back into fighting. What does the film say about protecting home?
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