Shackleton

Although no violence is seen, the sound of gunshots are heard as the crew have to shoot and kill cats and dogs, in order to survive. One dog is dragged to its death, in distress. The crew is then seen eating dog meat. They also discuss hunting whales and seals. Death lingers throughout and the crew fear they won't survive the cold. One character has their toes amputated due to frostbite. Another risks their life to rescue photographs from a fire.

A married character has an affair. Some kissing.

One use of the word "f--k" and another of the word "shite." There are several uses of the word "bloody" and one of "bastard."

Characters drink throughout -- both socially and alone -- and often appear to be drunk. In one scene a character appears to have passed out from drinking too much. Alcohol is used to stop characters worrying about their situation. They sing drinking songs too when socializing. There is also much smoking, including characters smoking tobacco through a pipe.

Parents need to know that Shackleton is based on explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's (Kenneth Branagh) 1914 expedition to the Antarctic, with themes of endurance, teamwork, and courage. Shackleton and his crew of men know that to survive they must work together as a unit, to be brave, and show perseverance. Though he leads by example, Shackleton is a flawed. His unwavering ambition is considered stupid at times. He's an adulterer, and puts his work above his family. During a live performance amongst the crew on their ship, a character is shown in blackface and another man wears a dress and plays up to the stereotypes of a Mediterranean woman. The film doesn't glorify nor condone it, but shows it to be a product of the time period presented. Despite the constant threat of peril, no violence is seen. But there are distressing images when a crew member drags a dog along the snow and gunshots are heard. The crew are then subsequently seen eating and enjoying dog meat, though some regret is later shown. In another scene, a man has his toes amputated due to frostbite. Swearing is minimal with one use of the word "f--k." The characters are seen drinking alcohol frequently, and smoking too, sometimes out of pipes, as befitting the time period. The act of drinking as a crew is somewhat glorified within the film, as it displays camaraderie between them. Characters are at times seen to be drunk with one passing out having had too much.

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