47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019)

47 Meters Down: Uncaged parents guide

Heads up on graphic gore. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, real scares and lots of jump scares.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Lots

Jump scares are a main device.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is 47 Meters Down: Uncaged scary?

Yes, properly. 47 Meters Down: Uncaged is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is 47 Meters Down: Uncaged?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is 47 Meters Down: Uncaged rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect real scares, lots of jump scares and some strong language, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is 47 Meters Down: Uncaged about?

Four teenage girls go on a diving adventure to explore a submerged Mayan city. Once inside, their rush of excitement turns into a jolt of terror as they discover the sunken ruins are a hunting ground for deadly great white sharks. With their air supply steadily dwindling, the friends must navigate the underwater labyrinth of claustrophobic caves and eerie tunnels in search of a way out of their watery hell.

Cast and crew

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47 Meters Down: Uncaged is on our Horror on Starz and Thriller on Starz lists.

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”
• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”