Open Water

What’s it about?

Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat left without them.

The facts

• Directed by Chris Kentis
• Starring Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein, and Michael E. Williamson
• English language
• Runtime: 80 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.

Offensive language

The film involves offensive language. The words “f*ck” and “sh*t” are used, among other milder words.

Nudity

A woman is shown lying fully nude on a hotel bed, with her bare breasts and partial pubic hair seen as she rolls over.

A nude man enters the bed and strokes her breasts, with the two characters kissing, hugging, and then talk about how they don’t feel like having sex.

Suspense and content that may disturb

The film maintains an intense and frightening tone, with an atmosphere of threat and helplessness throughout the film.

Offscreen, a man can be heard as he is torn apart by sharks in quite a realistic and unsettling scene.

A woman and man scream and cry in terror after realising their boat has left them floating in the middle of the ocean.

One woman drowns herself to avoid being eaten by sharks.

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

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