the passion of the christ
Biography/History, Christian, Drama
The Passion of the Christ

Horrifying and beautiful, 2004’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life with unflinching, graphic violence.

mutiny
Drama
Mutiny

Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ features violence, violence and, hey, a little more violence. Also, there’s a plot.

Drama, Thriller
Fall 2: Deadpoint

‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ will have you gripping the edge of your seat, though perhaps more from this film’s content concerns …

by any means
Crime, Drama, Thriller
By Any Means

‘By Any Means,’ a crime-thriller period drama set in 1960s Mississippi, tells us that an eye for an eye will …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Action/Adventure, Drama
The Dog Stars

In ‘The Dog Stars” post-apocalyptic world, lessons are learned and people are butchered. But not necessarily in that order.

beyond belief
Christian, Drama, Music
Beyond Belief

A young wannabe rock star begins hearing the voice of God. But God is telling him to do something crazy: …

Drama, Thriller
Motor City

‘Motor City’ motors through a revenge drama but replaces dialogue with a needle-drop sound design. It’s both creative and violently …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes …

Biography/History, Drama, War
Young Washington

‘Young Washington’ is a strong and largely accurate look at an overlooked period of American history. But it’s not free …

the invite
Comedy, Drama
The Invite

Monogamous marriage is scorned while polyamory is praised in the lecherous, vulgar and disquieting ‘The Invite.’

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Last House

‘The Last House’ probably shouldn’t be your first choice for family viewing. But if you’re looking for a scary movie …

one night only
Comedy, Drama, Romance
One Night Only

‘One Night Only’ is a sex-obsessed romcom with some seriously mixed messages—and a rash of sexual situations and vulgar dialogue.

Drama
Couture

‘Couture’ looks into the difficulties behind those working within the fashion industry, but nudity and crude language sully any beauty …