Wildcat (2025) is a United States / UK action-thriller. It is directed by James Nunn and written by Dominic Burns. The main cast includes Kate Beckinsale, Lewis Tan, Rasmus Hardiker, Alice Krige, Charles Dance, and Tom Bennett.
The story follows an ex-black ops team that reunites to pull off a desperate heist to save a kidnapped eight-year-old, all against a twelve-hour deadline amid city unrest.
Wildcat opens in the U.S. on November 25, 2025, after Aura Entertainment acquired U.S. rights.
Wildcat Age Rating
Wildcat has an R (MPAA) classification in the U.S. The rating is given for strong, often bloody violence, pervasive coarse language, and some sexual material. This R rating signals material intended for mature audiences and that younger viewers will likely find the film disturbing. Sources reporting the release and rating include industry coverage and the film’s distributor announcements.
Violence & Peril
Violence is front and center and presented in a grounded, physical style. Expect close-quarters fights, bloody injuries, and high-risk stunt sequences. The action is intense and can feel relentless during set-piece scenes. Parents should note that some scenes show visible wounds and realistic blood.
Language
Strong and pervasive coarse language appears throughout the film. Profanity is used in tense, urgent moments and in heated exchanges. Expect repeated use of the strongest expletives and rough insults. This language adds to the film’s adult tone and tense atmosphere.
Mature Themes
The plot involves kidnapping, criminality, and moral compromise under pressure. There are scenes of implied sexual content and brief sexual references rather than graphic sex. Substance use and drinking appear in adult contexts. The film explores trauma and loyalty under life-and-death stress.
Is Wildcat Suitable for Teens?
Ages 12 and under: Not suitable. The film’s violence and adult themes are inappropriate for children.
Ages 13–15: No. The intensity, blood, and language make this film unsuitable for most viewers this age.
Ages 16–17: With guidance. Older teens could watch with an adult and a prior conversation about violent content.
Final recommendation: Wildcat is best suited to adults aged 17 and over. Parental discretion is advised for anyone under 17.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch one episode or the film first to judge intensity and shocks yourself.
- Explain the kidnapping theme and the difference between movie tactics and real life.
- Offer to pause the movie and check in during tense or violent scenes.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the official rating for Wildcat?
A: Wildcat is rated R in the U.S. for strong/bloody violence, pervasive language, and some sexual material.
Q: Is Wildcat appropriate for teens?
A: Not for most teens. It is aimed at adults and contains graphic action and heavy language.
Q: How graphic are the fight scenes?
A: Fight scenes are physical and often bloody. Expect visible wounds and intense stunt work.
Q: How strong is the language?
A: Language is frequent and coarse. The strongest expletives appear in heated moments.
Q: Is there sexual content?
A: There are brief sexual references and implied scenes. The film does not focus on explicit sex.
Q: Where and when can I watch Wildcat?
A: Wildcat opens in U.S. theaters and on digital on November 25, 2025, via Aura Entertainment.