Movie

Just Play Dead

2026 • R

A criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money while framing his wife's lover. His wife plots to kill him for real and take it all. Both race to outmanoeuvre each other in a deadly battle of wits.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated

Language

heavy — Strong language including frequent uses of the f-word and milder terms such as 'bitch' are present throughout. There is also use of a homophobic slur.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film contains sexual violence including an attempted rape scene with choking. Blood and bruising show aftermaths of trauma and injury. Themes of discrimination including homophobic slurs also appear.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — People are threatened with guns creating scenes of threat and horror. The shark attack causing visible wounds adds disturbing imagery. The sexual violence and choking contribute to intense moments.

Sexual Content & Nudity

moderate — There are implied scenes of oral sex, and frequent references to sex workers. Buttock nudity is visible in one scene. Sexual violence is briefly depicted where a woman is choked during an attempted rape.

Substance Use

mild — Scenes include drug misuse where characters smoke joints. The substance use is shown but not indicated as central or glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains fight scenes and shootings with visible blood and bruising on characters after violent encounters. A wounded body is briefly shown following a shark attack. Physical violence includes scenes threatening people with guns.