Meg 2: The Trench poster

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

Film · 1h 56m · Rated PG-13

Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

A daring research team's deep-sea exploration turns into a relentless, pulpy battle for survival against a malevolent mining operation.

High-octane and campy. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Max.

Meg 2: The Trench parents guide

Brutal violence and graphic gore, which is more than most PG-13 titles carry. Beyond that, a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
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 Meg 2: The Trench scary?
Only a little. Meg 2: The Trench has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Meg 2: The Trench?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Meg 2: The Trench rated, and is it OK for kids?
Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with several jump scares, some strong language and brutal violence.

What is Meg 2: The Trench about?

An exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean of a daring research team spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byBen Wheatley
StarringJason Statham, Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Sienna Guillory

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