A true story of fishermen battling an epic, killer storm in the North Atlantic, leading to a melancholy end.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on a book.
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No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.
No. Brace yourself.
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