Unlocked – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Unlocked

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movie2017Action, Thriller

32%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Forgettable CIA thriller about stopping terrorists in London—like a straight-to-streaming Homeland episode you'd skip.

6.3/10

26%

45%

6.3

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2017, Action, Thriller

32%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Forgettable CIA thriller about stopping terrorists in London—like a straight-to-streaming Homeland episode you'd skip.

6.3

26%

6.3

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, 2017 gave us some great movies. This wasn't one of them.

Unlocked is the definition of a forgettable streaming filler—the kind of movie you put on when you're folding laundry and need background noise. The 6.25/10 rating is actually generous. It's not offensively bad, it's just... there. Generic spy plot, no standout moments, nothing memorable.

For families? Hard pass. This is adult action content with violence and terrorism themes. For adults? There are literally hundreds of better spy thrillers. Watch any Bourne movie again. Rewatch The Americans. Heck, watch a mediocre episode of 24. You'll have a better time.

The WISE score reflects both the adult-only content AND the reality that even adults probably won't enjoy this much. It's the cinematic equivalent of plain oatmeal—technically food, but why would you choose it?

Age Fit

This is strictly adult content (17+) due to action violence and terrorism themes. Even for adults, the mediocre reviews suggest there are dozens of better spy thrillers to watch first. Not remotely appropriate for anyone under high school age.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Action thriller centered on terrorism, CIA operations, and betrayal. Features violence typical of the genre including shootouts and hand-to-hand combat. The tone is dark and tense throughout, with themes of deception and conspiracy. Not emotionally nurturing content—this is an adult espionage thriller with limited prosocial modeling.

Imaginative

Standard spy thriller fare that follows familiar genre conventions—CIA agent recalled to stop terrorist attack, discovers betrayal within ranks. The London setting provides some visual variety, but the plot doesn't break new ground in the crowded espionage genre. Doesn't invite creative engagement or exploration; it's passive viewing of a well-worn formula.

Safe

This is an action thriller about terrorism with violence including gunfights, explosions, and combat sequences. While likely not gratuitously gory (based on genre conventions), it deals with heavy themes of mass casualty attacks and features sustained tension and peril. Without confirmed content ratings, estimating this contains typical PG-13 to R-level action violence. Not appropriate for unexpected viewing by children.

Enriching

Modest TMDB rating of 6.25/10 suggests mediocre execution. Generic spy thriller with limited critical recognition (no notable awards, no standout creative team identified). May offer surface-level engagement with themes of loyalty and trust, but unlikely to provide meaningful insights or lasting impact. Entertainment value appears middling based on available data.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're desperate for spy content and have literally exhausted every Jason Bourne, Jack Ryan, and Mission Impossible option
Noomi Rapace (original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) leads, so at least there's a capable actor trying
London locations provide some visual interest if you like European cityscapes
Short runtime (98 minutes) means it won't waste too much of your evening

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What to Watch For

Violence including shootings, explosions, and fight sequences—this is an adult action thriller, full stop
Dark themes around terrorism and mass casualty attacks that could be disturbing
The 6.25/10 rating tells you what you need to know: this is aggressively mediocre
Zero content for kids or families—this is date night filler at best

Conversation Starters

"How do movies about terrorism and espionage compare to real-world intelligence work?"
"What makes a spy thriller feel fresh versus formulaic?"
"Do you think action movies glorify violence or just reflect audience expectations?"

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