Crimson Tide (1995)

Crimson Tide parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: strong violence and frequent strong language.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Crimson Tide scary?

No. Crimson Tide is not a scary watch.

How gory is Crimson Tide?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Crimson Tide rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with strong violence and frequent strong language.

What is Crimson Tide about?

After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.

Cast and crew

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Crimson Tide is on our War list.

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