Our take
Beast Race is a Portuguese-language Prime Video action film set in a future Rio where a deadly parkour competition decides fates. Dialogue includes frequent f-words, bloodshed, monster metaphors, gambling talk, whisky references, and suicidal strategy banter. Dystopian violence and anti-rich rebellion themes are intense. Treat as mature teen and adult viewing despite limited US certification
Uplifting themes
Resistance and protecting family motivate the hero
Story (may spoil tone)
In future Rio de Janeiro, a young leader of the resistance must enter a deadly parkour-inspired competition in order to save his sister's life.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Deadly races, blood loss, and kill-or-be-killed orders punctuate the ac…
Deadly races, blood loss, and kill-or-be-killed orders punctuate the action
Language Frequent f-words and insults during chases and class-war confrontations
Frequent f-words and insults during chases and class-war confrontations
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Whisky and bar culture appear in the class-war setting
Whisky and bar culture appear in the class-war setting
Frightening Dystopian oppression and monster imagery add dread between set pieces
Dystopian oppression and monster imagery add dread between set pieces
Self-harm / suicide Runners describe suicidal race tactics as part of the competition
Runners describe suicidal race tactics as part of the competition
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 Slurs about people treated as animals reflect class cruelty
Slurs about people treated as animals reflect class cruelty
Gore / death / weapons Blood, skinning threats, and head-removal talk push past cartoon violen…
Blood, skinning threats, and head-removal talk push past cartoon violence
Dangerous behaviour Extreme parkour and rooftop chases glamorize risky stunts
Extreme parkour and rooftop chases glamorize risky stunts
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 Spectators wager on human runners like sporting events
Spectators wager on human runners like sporting events
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- The hero enters a deadly race to save his sister. What would you risk for family?
- Rich spectators bet on runners treated like animals. How does the film comment on inequality?