El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

Parents need to know that El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is a full-length feature film set in the time period immediately after the climactic, violent events that ended the five-season TV series Breaking Bad in 2013. With a short preface that sets up the hero's quest, the young man tries desperately to get out of Albuquerque, escaping from law enforcement as well as his own past misdeeds. As he moves from one dangerous situation to another, the tension heightens and the stakes get higher. Intercut with scenes set in the present are the hero's reflections on the two years preceding, which inform viewers of critical incidents that led him to this time and place. They also provide an opportunity for appearances by the celebrated series principals. As in the television show, suspense and violence are part of the fabric of the story. Viewers can expect gun battles, deaths, fights, and life-or-death moments, as well as evidence of past torture, beatings, and captivity. Intermittent swearing includes "f--k," "s--t," "bastards," "d--k," and "a--hole." Characters smoke marijuana and cigarettes, ingest cocaine, and drink beer. A group of prostitutes appears to service a gang of villains; no nudity or on-camera sexual activity. This movie, arriving six years after the series finale, will resonate strongly with old fans; it also works as a stand-alone story, puzzling perhaps, but still satisfying. No kids. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.