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What’s it about?

When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.

The facts 

• Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves)
• Starring Ryan Reynolds (The Adam Project) and Kenneth Branagh (Oppenheimer)
• English language 
• Runtime: 111 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film was self-rated by Apple TV. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Violence

There are scenes with mild injury, guns, and fights that include punches and stabbing. Little blood is shown and much of the tone is comedic.

A fighter pilot is shot and killed by enemy fire. The co-pilot falls from the plane, is injured and passes out. He wakes up surrounded by burning wreckage.

Coarse language

Coarse language includes "damn", "piss", "Hell", "dick", and "asshole". There is very occasional use of the words "sh*t" and "f*ck".

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?