The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)

The Continental: From the World of John Wick parents guide

No surprises for a TV-MA: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is The Continental: From the World of John Wick?

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

What is The Continental: From the World of John Wick rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is a TV-MA, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is The Continental: From the World of John Wick about?

The origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he's dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970's New York City to face a past he thought he'd left behind. Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel's mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.

Cast and crew

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