Movie

Balls Up

2026 • R

Two marketing executives go "balls out" and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated

Language

Unrated

Mature Themes

moderate — The story involves themes of crime, drug trafficking, betrayal, legal jeopardy, and moral conflict. Characters face the consequences of their business failures, cartel violence, and political intrigue. Themes of survival and friendship development under hardship are also present.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — Scenes include tense peril such as being chased by mobs, drug cartels, and military forces. The fall down Iguazu Falls and encounters with dangerous animals create brief tension but are not described as deeply disturbing or horrifying.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — There are sex references and nudity noted by the BBFC classification. The film involves a raunchy comedy theme centered around marketing a condom, indicating sexual topics are frequently referenced but explicit sex scenes are not described in the source material.

Substance Use

moderate — The film includes drug misuse prominently as characters become involved with a cartel and consume cocaine. Alcohol is implied through a booze-fueled scandal. Substance use is shown but not indicated as glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film shows several acts of physical violence including a rival cartel attacking a drug compound leading to a character's death. There is also a fight where a character punches a mascot on the field, scenes involving detention and chase by mobs, and armed confrontations with military forces and cartels. Injury detail is noted by the BBFC.