Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 6m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 55s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:20] Graphic nudity in a brothel scene.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:05:10 - 01:06:30] Sexual violence and implied rape.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (40s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:15 - 00:45:30] Characters seen smoking cigarettes.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:20:45 - 01:21:10] Brief scene of drug use (injection).
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (4m)
- 🔴 95/100 [00:15:20 - 00:16:50] Graphic throat slashing in a barber shop.
- 🔴 100/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:30] Extremely violent fight scene with multiple stabbings.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (10s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the F-word.
- 🔴 80/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:25] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Eastern Promises (2007)?
A: Eastern Promises is a crime thriller directed by David Cronenberg. The story follows a London midwife, Anna (Naomi Watts), who uncovers a diary belonging to a deceased teenage girl who died during childbirth. The diary leads her into the dangerous world of the Russian mafia, where she crosses paths with Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), a mysterious driver with ties to the criminal underworld.
A: Eastern Promises is a crime thriller directed by David Cronenberg. The story follows a London midwife, Anna (Naomi Watts), who uncovers a diary belonging to a deceased teenage girl who died during childbirth. The diary leads her into the dangerous world of the Russian mafia, where she crosses paths with Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen), a mysterious driver with ties to the criminal underworld.
Q: Who are the main actors in Eastern Promises?
A: The main cast includes Naomi Watts as Anna Khitrova, Viggo Mortensen as Nikolai Luzhin, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Semyon, the head of a Russian crime family, and Vincent Cassel as Kirill, Semyon's volatile son.
A: The main cast includes Naomi Watts as Anna Khitrova, Viggo Mortensen as Nikolai Luzhin, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Semyon, the head of a Russian crime family, and Vincent Cassel as Kirill, Semyon's volatile son.
Q: What is the significance of the tattoos in Eastern Promises?
A: The tattoos in Eastern Promises are a crucial element, as they signify a person's criminal history and rank within the Russian mafia. Nikolai's tattoos, in particular, reveal his past and loyalty to the crime family, playing a key role in the film's plot.
A: The tattoos in Eastern Promises are a crucial element, as they signify a person's criminal history and rank within the Russian mafia. Nikolai's tattoos, in particular, reveal his past and loyalty to the crime family, playing a key role in the film's plot.
Q: Did Viggo Mortensen receive any awards for his role in Eastern Promises?
A: Yes, Viggo Mortensen received critical acclaim for his performance as Nikolai, earning nominations for several awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
A: Yes, Viggo Mortensen received critical acclaim for his performance as Nikolai, earning nominations for several awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Q: Is Eastern Promises based on a true story?
A: No, Eastern Promises is not based on a true story. However, the film's depiction of the Russian mafia and its criminal activities is inspired by real-world organized crime elements.
A: No, Eastern Promises is not based on a true story. However, the film's depiction of the Russian mafia and its criminal activities is inspired by real-world organized crime elements.
