Deep Blue Sea

What’s it about?

On an isolated research facility, a group of scientists searching for a cure to Alzheimer’s disease become the prey of their three intelligent research sharks

The facts

• Directed by Renny Harlin
• Starring Saffron Burrows (Troy), Thomas Jane (The Punisher), Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), LL Cool J (Any Given Sunday), Michael Rapaport (True Romance), Stellan Skarsgård (Good Will Hunting).
• English and Spanish languages
• Runtime: 105 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

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

Some of the strongest moments include:

• A woman is grabbed by a shark and we see from a distance as her body is torn in two before the shark swallows her.
• A shark bites off a man’s arm. We briefly and clearly see the leftover stub of his arm as it squirts out blood.
• An alive, injured man in a stretcher is thrown against an underwater facility’s window, causing his offscreen death.

Offensive language

The film involves the use of offensive language, with words like “f*ck,” “sh*t,” and other mild profanities.

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