Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
NZ release: 24 June 2025
Offensive language Rated on: 24 June 2025
What’s it about?
In this documentary, a 2013 luxury cruise goes off the rails when an engine-room fire knocks out all power – leaving over 4,000 people stranded in extreme heat with no lights, air‑conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, or working toilets.
The facts
- Directed by James Ross
- English language
- Runtime: 55 minutes
- This documentary is part of Netflix’s Trainwreck series, which explores recent events that spiralled into chaos.
Why did it get this rating?
This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Mild content that may disturb
Interviewees recount hearing alarms blare following the engine fire, and describe the fear they felt thinking that the ship might sink.
Photos, video clips, and phone footage depict overflowing sewage – dripping down walls and ceilings – while people trudge through pools of urine and faeces.
Offensive language
Some offensive language is used, including “f**k,” “sh*t” and “piss.”
Sexual references
Interviewees discuss how crew and passengers would have frequent sex on cruise ships, including one woman who shares that a married couple once had sex right in front of her.
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