Our take
A Working Man is a hard-edged action thriller rated R for violence, language, and drug content. A kidnapped young woman and human-trafficking plot fuel frequent shootouts, torture, and bloody kills. Expect near-constant f-words and references to meth and beer
Uplifting themes
Loyalty to family is shown, but violence is the main answer The lead solves problems through lethal force
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Story (may spoil tone)
Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss's daughter, who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.
Details
Violence Graphic shootings, stabbings, torture, and close-up bloody injuries thr…
Graphic shootings, stabbings, torture, and close-up bloody injuries throughout
Language Near-constant strong language including many f-words and insults
Near-constant strong language including many f-words and insults
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Beer drinking, meth dealing, and trap-house references appear
Beer drinking, meth dealing, and trap-house references appear
Frightening Kidnapping, trafficking threats, and tense home-invasion scenes build d…
Kidnapping, trafficking threats, and tense home-invasion scenes build dread
Self-harm / suicide A past suicide is discussed in dialogue
A past suicide is discussed in dialogue
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Shotgun wounds, blood splatter, and military-style weapons are common
Shotgun wounds, blood splatter, and military-style weapons are common
Dangerous behaviour Hero uses improvised weapons and vigilante tactics without legal fallou…
Hero uses improvised weapons and vigilante tactics without legal fallout shown
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Depression is referenced in a character's backstory
Depression is referenced in a character's backstory
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and revenge motives sit under the action plot
Loss and revenge motives sit under the action plot
Talk after watching
- How do movies glamorize vigilante justice versus real legal consequences?
- Human trafficking is a serious crime; discuss how media portrays victims.
- Suicide and depression are mentioned in backstory. How should families talk about mental health?