Infiesto (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
As the coronavirus upends their lives, two detectives doggedly pursue those responsible for an abduction they realize is part of a sinister pattern.
Rated R • 2023 • 1h 36m
Infiesto is an R-rated Spanish crime thriller about two detectives, Inspector Samuel García and Deputy Inspector Marta Castro, investigating the disappearance and recovery of Saioa in rural Infiesto during the early COVID-19 lockdown. The film earned its rating for repeated strong violence (shootouts, an explosion, a suicide, an animal killing), disturbing evidence of captivity and cult ritual imagery, frequent strong profanity, and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Infiesto appropriate for kids?
Infiesto is an R-rated Spanish crime thriller about two detectives, Inspector Samuel García and Deputy Inspector Marta Castro, investigating the disappearance and recovery of Saioa in rural Infiesto during the early COVID-19 lockdown. The film earned its rating for repeated… Read more — free account
Content severity in Infiesto
What happens in Infiesto, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in Infiesto
No explicit sexual activity or nudity is shown. The film suggests victims were held and possibly abused off-screen: Saioa is found dirty, injured and later shown with brand-like scars, but sexual assault is not depicted on-screen. References to captivity and photographs of victims imply mistreatment, but these are handled without graphic sexual content.
Violence and gore in Infiesto
Strong and sustained violence appears across the film: investigators discover a hidden captive room, a man kills his dog, a suspect commits suicide, a booby-trap explosion nearly injures officers, and there are multiple armed confrontations and shootings (including a final mine shootout). Most violence is non-graphic but intense and emotionally disturbing, with several on-screen deaths and realistic injuries. Scenes of rough police tactics and a fatal shooting are also shown.
Language in Infiesto
Frequent strong profanity and harsh verbal confrontations throughout the film during interrogations, arguments and tense moments. Characters (police, suspects and cult members) use coarse language repeatedly; it contributes to the film's gritty, adult tone. Expect several heated exchanges with lots of swearing.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Infiesto
There is on-screen depiction of cannabis cultivation (pot plants found in a barn) and casual drug-related paraphernalia when detectives visit a pot-growing household. No prolonged drug-use sequences or graphic overdoses are shown. Substance content is limited to the pot-growing subplot and incidental references.
Mature themes in Infiesto
The movie centers on abduction, captivity and cult activity—investigators uncover ritual photographs and learn of a cult that demands periodic human sacrifice, which creates a sustained sense of menace. Suicide, animal death and the psychological impact on victims and families are recurring, heavy themes. The early-COVID lockdown and rising pandemic news frame the investigation and amplify isolation and social breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Infiesto appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Infiesto is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Infiesto is an R-rated Spanish crime thriller about two detectives, Inspector Samuel García and Deputy Inspector Marta Castro, investigating the disappearance and recovery of Saioa in rural Infiesto during the early…
What age rating does Infiesto have?
Infiesto is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Infiesto about?
Infiesto is an R-rated Spanish crime thriller about two detectives, Inspector Samuel García and Deputy Inspector Marta Castro, investigating the disappearance and recovery of Saioa in rural Infiesto during the early COVID-19 lockdown. The film earned its rating for repeated strong violence (shootouts, an explosion, a…
Is there sex or nudity in Infiesto?
No explicit sexual activity or nudity is shown. The film suggests victims were held and possibly abused off-screen: Saioa is found dirty, injured and later shown with brand-like scars, but sexual assault is not depicted on-screen. References to captivity and…
How violent is Infiesto?
Strong and sustained violence appears across the film: investigators discover a hidden captive room, a man kills his dog, a suspect commits suicide, a booby-trap explosion nearly injures officers, and there are multiple armed confrontations and shootings…
Is the language in Infiesto appropriate for kids?
Frequent strong profanity and harsh verbal confrontations throughout the film during interrogations, arguments and tense moments. Characters (police, suspects and cult members) use coarse language repeatedly; it contributes to the film's gritty, adult tone…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Infiesto?
There is on-screen depiction of cannabis cultivation (pot plants found in a barn) and casual drug-related paraphernalia when detectives visit a pot-growing household. No prolonged drug-use sequences or graphic overdoses are shown. Substance content is limited…
What mature themes appear in Infiesto?
The movie centers on abduction, captivity and cult activity—investigators uncover ritual photographs and learn of a cult that demands periodic human sacrifice, which creates a sustained sense of menace. Suicide, animal death and the psychological impact on…
How long is Infiesto?
Infiesto runs 96 minutes, directed by Patxi Amezcua, released in 2023.
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