47 Meters Down

What’s it about?

On a vacation in Mexico, two sisters are trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean, battling to survive with less than an hour of oxygen left.

The facts

• Directed by Johannes Roberts
• English, Spanish, Tamil and Telugu languages
• Runtime: 89 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.

Violence and horror scenes

The film contains regular intense scenes with many jump scares that may frighten or unsettle some viewers, especially those with fears of sharks or deep water. Blood is often seen but nothing too gory or graphic.

Some of the strongest moments include:

• One character’s leg is bitten by a shark, we see lots of blood and hear flesh tearing apart. Though other characters are also injured, the action occurs quickly, and the pain and injuries of the victims are not dwelled on
• Two people watch as a man is eaten by a shark, with his dead body seen in the bloodied water
• The characters light up a flare and uncover three sharks circling around them in the dark, which may scare some viewers
• A girl gets attacked by an aggressive shark in front of her sister, but she survives.

Offensive language

The film involves infrequent use of offensive language, with the words “f*ck” and “sh*t” used one to two times each.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters