Unleashed (2005)

Unleashed parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past 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

How gory is Unleashed?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Unleashed rated, and is it OK for kids?

Brutal violence and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Unleashed about?

Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the main contender. When Bart's crew is in a car accident, Danny escapes and meets a blind, kindhearted piano tuner who takes him in and uses music to free the fighter's long-buried heart.

Cast and crew

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