Running Naked

Two characters suffer from cancer. Peril when a character threatens to jump off a roof and take another with them. Character punches a police officer, then the police grapple two people to the ground. Characters have an argument that ends in a fight, then later another scuffle. Spoiler alert: A main character is treated for late-stage cancer and is shown to be deteriorating. Though his death isn't shown his friends are seen mourning.

Two teens run around a hospital naked with their buttocks and genitals blurred out. Characters briefly shown having sex, with their naked bodies partially covered by sheets -- a naked torso and back are shown. Cartoon drawing of a penis. Characters play a stripping game with a non-sexual vibe, but both end up in their underwear. Sex scene is filmed from behind and shows characters in their underwear. Characters on a beach in their underwear. Adult characters run through a hospital naked, showing their bare buttocks.

Curse words are used casually and frequently throughout. Several instances of "f--k" and "f--king," "arse," "s--t," "bastard," "God," and "crap." Also "balls," "Jesus" as an exclamation, a two finger gesture, "t-ts," "t-t," "bulls--t," "shut up," and "idiot."

Character takes wine to a friend's house, they are later seen drinking it. Character has a can of beer on the bus, during the day. Restaurant scenes show drinks on the table. Characters drink champagne at the dog race track and again later in a hotel where they pop a champagne bottle, dance around, and celebrate. Characters drink glasses of champagne on a boat ride.

Parents need to know that Running Naked is a touching British comedy drama that deals with terminal illness and mental health, alongside themes of friendship, empathy, and seizing the day. Having survived cancer in their teens, Ben (Andrew Gower) and Mark (Matthew McNulty), now in their 30s, promise each other to make the most of life. Ben suffers from OCD and anxiety. There is plenty of casual strong language throughout, including "f--k" and "s--t," frequently delivered in a lighthearted context. Characters are shown naked, or partially naked, in several scenes for comedic purposes -- Ben and Mark are shown running naked through a hospital both as teens and as adults. There are also two brief, non-explicit sex scenes and one scene where someone punches a police officer. There are several instances of drinking alcohol and a gambling scene in which characters win lots of money. But overall the positive messages are the prominent themes with emphasis on the importance of nurturing your relationships and overcoming your fears. Spoiler alert: A main character's health detoriates due to late-stage cancer and eventually dies -- though his actual death isn't shown. His friends are seen mourning, but the scene is gentle and touching with an uplifting tone.

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