Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant age rating: Why is the movie rated R?

A new action thriller arrives in theaters this Friday, April 21, in Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim, and from what we see from the trailer, it’s an action-packed film to watch on the big screen. However, the movie may not be for everybody since it’s an R feature, so we’re breaking down why The Covenant is rated R so you can decide for yourself.

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Salim) after Ahmed risks his life to save Kinley when they are ambushed. Kinley is extremely grateful and fights to give Ahmed and his family safe passage to America, but it’s a mission that’s easier said than done. The movie also stars Antony Starr, Alexander Ludwig, Emily Beecham.

To watch Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, you’ll need to check your local showtimes at your movie theater of choice. Unfortunately, this movie is not available on streaming. At least, not yet. As soon as streaming details surface, we’ll update you so you don’t miss out! In the meantime, let’s break down the rating details.

Why is Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant rated R?

Now, ratings are not only to know which age group the movie is for, because everyone is different. These are also to warn audiences and give them a hint of what they can expect. This is super helpful since we all have different triggers. That said, here’s why Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is rated R.

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is rated R for brief drug content, language throughout, and violence. Some movies feature all three and are rated PG-13, but we’re expecting Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant to feature stronger violence due to what the movie is about.

Will you be watching this one in theaters or wait for the streaming release?