Our take
The Plague (2025) is a film. It is rated R. A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer. Expect strong language, action violence, sexual content. Best for mature older teens and adults
Story (may spoil tone)
A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story
Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story
Language Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Sex / nudity Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats
Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening No frightening found in this title
No frightening found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Expect strong language in several scenes, including Insults, clique pre…
Expect strong language in several scenes, including Insults, clique pressure, or prejudice
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 No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Characters face prejudice or unfair treatment in The Plague. How do people push back with dignity?
- The story centers on a socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer. What surprised you most?