The Last Stand (2013)

The Last Stand parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: brutal violence and some strong language.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

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

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Last Stand scary?

No. The Last Stand is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Last Stand?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is The Last Stand rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with brutal violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is The Last Stand about?

Ray Owens is sheriff of the quiet US border town of Sommerton Junction after leaving the LAPD following a bungled operation. Following his escape from the FBI, a notorious drug baron, his gang, and a hostage are heading toward Sommerton Junction where the police are preparing to make a last stand to intercept them before they cross the border. Owens is reluctant to become involved but ultimately joins in with the law enforcement efforts.

Cast and crew

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More like this feeling

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

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

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