Mountainhead (MAX) Movie Review

Mountainhead (MAX)
Faith in Focus Movie Review
Written by Dr. Layne McDonald

Summary
Mountainhead is a satirical drama about tech magnates on a crisis‑driven retreat, rated R for strong language and adult themes, and Not Dove Approved for its cynical tone and profanity The Guardian.

Synopsis
Four billionaire friends (Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, Ramy Youssef) gather in a remote lodge during an AI‑induced global crisis, unleashing ego‑driven power plays and moral ruin The Daily Beast.

Ratings & Parental Guidance

• MPAA: R for pervasive language and thematic elements The Times
• Dove Foundation: Not Dove Approved—fails clean‑language criteria
• Kids‑In‑Mind: Language 5/10 (numerous F‑words, “sh‑t”), Violence 2/10 (brief threats) The Guardian
• Common Sense Media: Ages 17+ for mature satire and adult themes The Times

Content Breakdown

• Language & Cynicism: Sharp, cynical dialogue filled with F‑words and scathing tech‑bro banter The Daily Beast.
• Violence: Minimal physical violence; more verbal aggression and threats The Guardian.

Age Appropriateness Grades

Under 17 1/10
R‑rated language and mature satire are inappropriate for minors.

17+ 5/10
Adults only; use as a springboard for conversations on ethics.

Parental Takeaway
​Jesse Armstrong’s Mountainhead skewers tech elitism with biting profanity and moral ambiguity. Its R‑rated dialogue and cynical worldview preclude it from faith‑based family viewing, but mature adults can discuss stewardship and the perils of unchecked power.