Black Sea (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.
Rated R • 2014 • 1h 55m
Black Sea (dir. Kevin Macdonald) is rated R mainly for very strong profanity and violent, death-filled sequences aboard a cramped salvage submarine. Parents should be aware of an on-screen stabbing, multiple explosions, several on-screen drownings/forced-sealings, and frequent f‑word-heavy dialogue; there are also brief sexual images (a tattoo and bikini flashbacks) and men drinking. The film’s claustrophobic setting and escalating… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Black Sea appropriate for kids?
Black Sea (dir. Kevin Macdonald) is rated R mainly for very strong profanity and violent, death-filled sequences aboard a cramped salvage submarine. Parents should be aware of an on-screen stabbing, multiple explosions, several on-screen drownings/forced-sealings, and frequent… Read more — free account
Content severity in Black Sea
What happens in Black Sea, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in Black Sea
Brief and minimal. A close-up tattoo of a nude woman is visible and there are a few quick flashback shots of a woman in a bikini; there's also offhand discussion implying a character's sexual status. No explicit sex or nudity scenes beyond those brief images.
Violence and gore in Black Sea
Strong and sometimes graphic-feeling though not heavily gory. Notable on-screen violence includes a knife stabbing to the chest during a brawl, at least two explosions that cripple the submarine, multiple deaths from severed air lines and bulkheads being sealed, and several men drowning or dying trapped inside compartments. The confined submarine setting amplifies panic and physical peril; many deaths are shown or clearly implied.
Language in Black Sea
Very strong, pervasive profanity throughout. The film uses the F-word repeatedly and constant coarse language during arguments, fights, and panic, matching the R rating. Expect frequent swearing in almost every tense scene (IMDb Parents Guide also flags 'language throughout').
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Black Sea
Mild and incidental. Crew members drink beer on deck and at times belowdecks, and one character is seen smoking a cigarette. Substance use is not glamorized and appears as background behavior among adults.
Mature themes in Black Sea
Intense themes of greed, betrayal and moral compromise run through the film: the hunt for U-boat gold leads crewmembers to lie, betray and kill one another. The movie includes suicide (reported/used as a plot point), deliberate entrapment by an employer, and an implied self-sacrifice by the captain that leaves survivors emotionally devastated. Loss, mistrust, and desperation are persistent and culminate in fatal choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Sea appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Black Sea is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Black Sea (dir. Kevin Macdonald) is rated R mainly for very strong profanity and violent, death-filled sequences aboard a cramped salvage submarine. Parents should be aware of an on-screen stabbing, multiple explosions…
What age rating does Black Sea have?
Black Sea is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Black Sea about?
Black Sea (dir. Kevin Macdonald) is rated R mainly for very strong profanity and violent, death-filled sequences aboard a cramped salvage submarine. Parents should be aware of an on-screen stabbing, multiple explosions, several on-screen drownings/forced-sealings, and frequent f‑word-heavy dialogue; there are also…
Is there sex or nudity in Black Sea?
Brief and minimal. A close-up tattoo of a nude woman is visible and there are a few quick flashback shots of a woman in a bikini; there's also offhand discussion implying a character's sexual status. No explicit sex or nudity scenes beyond those brief images.
How violent is Black Sea?
Strong and sometimes graphic-feeling though not heavily gory. Notable on-screen violence includes a knife stabbing to the chest during a brawl, at least two explosions that cripple the submarine, multiple deaths from severed air lines and bulkheads being…
Is the language in Black Sea appropriate for kids?
Very strong, pervasive profanity throughout. The film uses the F-word repeatedly and constant coarse language during arguments, fights, and panic, matching the R rating. Expect frequent swearing in almost every tense scene (IMDb Parents Guide also flags…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Black Sea?
Mild and incidental. Crew members drink beer on deck and at times belowdecks, and one character is seen smoking a cigarette. Substance use is not glamorized and appears as background behavior among adults.
What mature themes appear in Black Sea?
Intense themes of greed, betrayal and moral compromise run through the film: the hunt for U-boat gold leads crewmembers to lie, betray and kill one another. The movie includes suicide (reported/used as a plot point), deliberate entrapment by an employer, and…
How long is Black Sea?
Black Sea runs 115 minutes, directed by Kevin Macdonald, released in 2014.
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