Our take
In the Hand of Dante (2026) is a comedy film. A Vatican priest discovers Dante's original Divine Comedy manuscript. When asked to authenticate it, writer Nick Tosches steals it, while a parallel story follows Dante's quest to create his masterpiece. Expect action violence, gambling, scary moments. Best for mature older teens and adults
Story (may spoil tone)
A Vatican priest discovers Dante's original Divine Comedy manuscript. When asked to authenticate it, writer Nick Tosches steals it, while a parallel story follows Dante's quest to create his masterpiece.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Sustained graphic fights, killings, and brutal action set pieces
Sustained graphic fights, killings, and brutal action set pieces
Language Occasional damn, hell, and mild insults in dialogue
Occasional damn, hell, and mild insults in dialogue
Sex / nudity Kissing and flirtation without nudity or explicit sex scenes
Kissing and flirtation without nudity or explicit sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol Expect strong language in several scenes, including Cigarette or smokin…
Expect strong language in several scenes, including Cigarette or smoking references
Frightening Jump scares, kidnapping dread, or sustained suspense may unsettle kids
Jump scares, kidnapping dread, or sustained suspense may unsettle kids
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
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 scenes or betting losses drive plot or character choices
Casino scenes or betting losses drive plot or character choices
Grief / bereavement Funeral talk, parent loss, or open grieving shape emotional beats
Funeral talk, parent loss, or open grieving shape emotional beats
Talk after watching
- Loss shapes several choices here. What helps families talk honestly about grief?
- Identity discovery drives the plot. How can families make space for honest self-expression?