Survivors of a capsized cruise ship face relentless, gritty peril in an epic fight for survival.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 28, 2026.
Heads up on graphic gore. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the gore.
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A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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