Sinners is a 2025 American horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler. The movie was released in theaters on April 18, 2025, following its premiere on April 3 at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. Sinners has been available to stream on HBO Max with Sling from Friday, July 4.
The film features Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack Moore. They return to their hometown in Mississippi in 1932 and open a juke joint for the Black community. However, they are soon confronted by supernatural forces.
Against the backdrop of racial tensions and supernatural horrors, the movie explores themes of community, identity, and survival. While Smoke and Stack are trying to start over, a series of scary events throw their plans off track and lead to a bloody battle with vampires. Viewers enjoy a thrilling and suspenseful experience as the movie contains elements of horror, action, and social commentary.
Although Sinners has a good story, it has mature content and has been rated R by the MPA. The film is for people aged 16 and up, as it contains violence, s*xual content, and foul language, which makes it inappropriate for kids.
Does Sinners have s*xual content? Age rating details and more
Sinners has a lot of s*xual content, which is one reason why it's only for older teens (aged 16-18) and adults. There are a few intimate scenes in the movie, but they are not very explicit. These scenes include s*xual talk, kissing, and close physical contact.
A movie has an R rating mostly for adult content. From strong language, n*dity, violence, or different mature themes, parents need to be extra careful to find out about a film before they allow kids to watch it.
One of the most interesting scenes in Sinners is a fake oral s*x session, and another shows two characters having s*x. Even though they aren't overly explicit, these scenes add to the movie's mature themes.
There are also s*xual hints and references to s*x work in between these explicit scenes. Furthermore, the movie talks about complicated social issues like love, betrayal, and s*xuality.
Considering these things, Sinners might not be appropriate for younger viewers who aren't mature enough to properly understand these ideas yet. The s*xual content in the movie makes it more intense, which fits with its focus on horror and adult themes.
What is the plot of Sinners?
It's a supernatural horror film directed by Ryan Coogler, set in 1932 Mississippi. The story follows twin brothers, Smoke and Stack Moore, who are both World War I veterans returning to their hometown after working for the Chicago Outfit.
They want to open a juke joint for the Black community in the area and buy a sawmill from a racist landowner. However, when they face a supernatural evil that threatens their lives and the community, their plans go in a totally different direction.
Smoke and Stack, along with their guitar-playing cousin Sammie, hire people from the neighborhood to help them run the juke joint.
In their excitement for the opening night, they unintentionally call on ghosts with Sammie's powerful music. They also draw the attention of Remmick, an Irish vampire immigrant. Remmick wants to use Sammie's skills, but the refusal leads to a violent fight for survival between humans and vampires.
Sinners is available to stream on HBO Max.