Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025) is a Finnish-set war action film and the explosive sequel to Sisu (2022). The movie is written and directed by Jalmari Helander and stars Jorma Tommila, with Stephen Lang and Richard Brake in supporting roles.

The story is set in the aftermath of World War II, specifically in Soviet-occupied Karelia in 1946. Aatami Korpi, played by returning actor Jorma Tommila, travels to the site of his old family house, which holds a tragic memory—it’s where his family was violently murdered during the war.

Driven by a deep sense of honor and a legendary personal resolve known as “sisu,” he plans to dismantle the house, load the lumber onto a truck, and rebuild it in a safe place. However, Aatami’s grim task is quickly interrupted by a deadly new threat.

Igor Draganov (played by Stephen Lang), the ruthless Red Army commander directly responsible for the murder of Aatami’s family, is released from prison and is hell-bent on a personal mission to finally kill the legendary Finn. The film turns into a relentless, cross-country chase and a fight to the death, filled with over-the-top, inventive, and extremely violent action sequences as Korpi uses his savage combat skills and sheer willpower to fight an army and settle the ultimate score.

Sisu: Road to Revenge Age Rating

Sisu: Road to Revenge is rated R by the MPAA for strong bloody violence, gore, and language. This rating indicates the film contains intense depictions of bodily harm, graphic blood effects, and frequent strong profanity, making it unsuitable for children without parental accompaniment.

Violence & Peril

The film is violent and relentless. Action scenes show close-quarters combat, mass hand-to-hand slaughter, and bloody finishes. Many sequences emphasize practical gore and inventive kills that are intended to shock and thrill. The atmosphere is tense, relentless, and often comic in its excess, but the physical harm is explicit and prolonged.

Language

Dialogue contains frequent strong profanity. Characters regularly use expletives during fights and confrontations. There are also heated insults and dehumanising taunts in moments of violence. Expect language beyond what is typical for PG-13 films.

Mature Themes

Beyond violence, the film explores grief, revenge, and trauma from wartime atrocities. It centers on a protagonist pursuing retribution for family murders. There is no emphasis on romantic or sexual storylines, but themes of loss, hatred, and the moral cost of vengeance run throughout. The tone and subject matter are adult and may be emotionally upsetting for sensitive viewers.

Is Sisu: Road to Revenge Suitable for Teens?

Ages 10–12: No. The film’s graphic violence and disturbing images are inappropriate for preteens. Young viewers can be frightened or traumatised by the gore and sustained brutality.

Ages 13–15: With guidance, generally no. Some mature teens may handle stylised violence, but the level of gore and the film’s grim revenge focus make supervision essential. Parents should pre-screen before allowing viewing.

Ages 16–17: With guidance, yes for many. Older teens who can separate film spectacle from reality may watch with parental discussion about violence and trauma. Consider maturity, sensitivity, and prior exposure to graphic content before deciding.

Final recommendation: Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, and language. Best suited for mature teens 16+ with parental guidance, and for adults.

What Parents Can Do

• Watch first: Pre-screen the film to judge how your teen handles graphic violence and dark themes. Note specific scenes that may need explanation.
• Prepare a discussion: Talk about revenge, trauma, and moral consequences before and after viewing. Use examples from the story to discuss choices and empathy.
• Limit exposure: If a teen is unsettled by gore or anxiety, pause or stop the film, and offer alternatives with less explicit violence.

Official Trailer

FAQs

Q: What is the official age rating for Sisu: Road to Revenge?
A: The film is rated R by the MPAA for strong bloody violence, gore, and language.

Q: Is Sisu: Road to Revenge appropriate for kids or teens?
A: No for children and younger teens. Older teens (16–17) may watch with parental guidance and discussion.

Q: How violent or scary is the film?
A: Very violent. The movie features graphic gore, inventive kills, and sustained combat scenes that can be disturbing.

Q: Does the film contain strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Expect frequent strong profanity and harsh insults during violent scenes.

Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: The film’s primary focus is violence and revenge. There is no prominent sexual content reported. Parents should still pre-screen to confirm.

Q: Where will the film be released?
A: The film is scheduled for wide theatrical release on November 21, 2025.