Movie

Coward

2026

Pierre, a young Belgian soldier, wants to prove himself on the battlefield during the First World War. Behind the frontlines, he meets Francis, who is asked to find a way to boost morale.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — The film centers on a gay love story between two soldiers in World War I, featuring main characters who are gay and their relationship is a key element of the plot.

Language

Unrated

Mature Themes

heavy — The film explores mature themes such as war, courage, vulnerability, trauma, and a gay love story set in the harsh context of World War I. Discussions of bravery and cowardice and emotional responses to the horrors of war are central.

Scary/Intense Content

Unrated

Sexual Content & Nudity

moderate — The film includes sexual content connected to a love story between two soldiers, likely involving nudity and sexual scenes, as suggested by the BBFC note of sex. Exact scenes are not detailed but implied narratives include romantic and sexual scenes.

Substance Use

Unrated

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains strong violence and injury detail associated with World War I. Violence is realistic and likely graphic given the war setting and BBFC classification of strong violence and injury detail.