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 v          St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold - 2009 UK comedy adventure by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson.


 X   St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold

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  • St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
  • St Trinian's: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
  • St Trinian's II
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold is a 2009 UK comedy adventure by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson.
With Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and David Tennant. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were for a PG rated 2009 cinema release. These cuts have persisted to all worldwide home video releases.
Summary Notes

The girls of St. Trinians are on the hunt for buried treasure after discovering headmistress Miss Fritton is related to a famous pirate.

Versions

best available
BBFC advised
category
cuts
cut:
run: 105:11s
pal: 100:59s
PG certUK: Passed PG for mild language, sex references and violence after BBFC suggested cuts for:

The BBFC suggested cuts for PG

This film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company that the film was likely to receive a 12A classification but that the requested PG certificate could be achieved by making changes to four scenes, including dialogue. In particular the BBFC suggested that the company:
  • remove a phallically placed dart on a newspaper picture;
  • reduce the enthusiasm with which an electric chair and death is presented;
  • remove any imitable detail of household products being mixed to create a weapon; and
  • remove an aggressive use of bitch .

When the finished version of the film was submitted these changes had been made and the film was classified PG .

Thanks to Gavin who points out that the same cuts also apply to region 1 DVD releases so presumably applies worldwide.

 v   The St. Valentine's Day Massacre - 1967 USA crime historical drama by Roger Corman.


 X   The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre is a 1967 USA crime historical drama by Roger Corman.
Starring Jason Robards, George Segal and Ralph Meeker. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1967. Uncut and 15 rated on 2006 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

Chicago February 14th 1929. Al Capone finally establishes himself as the city's boss of organised crime. In a north-side garage his hoods, dressed as policemen, surprise and mow down with machine-guns the key members of Bugs Moran's rival gang. The film traces the history of the incident, and the lives affected and in some cases ended by it.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 99:44s
pal: 95:45s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
  • 2022 Powerhouse Films/Indicator Standard Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 25th April 2022
  • 2022 Powerhouse Films/Indicator Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2018 Powerhouse Films/Indicator Limited Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2013 Altitude Film Distribution R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2006 2 entertain Video Limited video
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 99:45s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1967 cinema release
 v          Stagecoach - 1966 USA action western adventure by Gordon Douglas.


 X   Stagecoach

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  • Martin Rackin's Production of Stagecoach
Stagecoach is a 1966 USA action western adventure by Gordon Douglas.
Starring Ann-Margret, Alex Cord and Red Buttons. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an A rated cinema release in 1966. Passed 12 uncut for 2016 DVD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes

A group of unlikely traveling companions find themselves on the same stagecoach to Cheyenne. They include a drunken doctor, a bar girl who's been thrown out of town, a professional gambler, a traveling liquor salesman, a banker who has decided to embezzle money, a gunslinger out for revenge and a young woman going to join her army captain husband. All have secrets but when they are set upon by an Indian war party and then a family of outlaws, they find they must all work together if they are to stay alive.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12

MPAA
Unrated

114:02s
=109:28s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence after previous film cuts waived for:
  • 2017 Signal One Entertainment RB Blu-ray via UK Amazon released on 20th March 2017
  • 2017 Signal One Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 20th March 2017
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
A pre 1970 submitted
113:57s
=109:24s
UK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
  • 1970 cinema release titled Stagecoach
 v          StageFright - 1987 Italy horror by Michele Soavi (as Michael Soavi).


 X   StageFright

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  • Deliria
  • Aquarius
  • Bloody Bird
  • Sound Stage Massacre
  • Stage Fright: Aquarius
  • Stage Fright
StageFright is a 1987 Italy horror by Michele Soavi (as Michael Soavi).
With David Brandon, Barbara Cupisti and Domenico Fiore. YouTube icon IMDb
A pre-cut version was passed 18 for 1987 UK VHS. All releases since have been uncut.
Summary Notes

A troupe of struggling stage actors is rehearsing for a small-town production of a play. Everything seems to be as it should until one of the cast members turns up dead. In a panic, the others try to get out, only to find they are now locked in the theater with the killer! Which one of them committed the murder, and who will get out alive?

Firstly, this film is bloody but not all that gory, it's certainly not as over the top as some of the slasher movies out at around the same time, instead this movie tries to offer an intense and suspensful atmosphere delivered with plenty of style.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

86:29s UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2014 Exposure Cinema Limited Edition RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
  • 2009 Cornerstone R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2002 Vipco R2 DVD
  • 1995 Redemption VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut
11s

1886:21s UK: A version pre-cut by 11s was passed 18 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Avatar VHS

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The 11s pre-cuts were:

  • A pick-axe penetrating betty's mouth
  • lost a power drill being bored through a man's stomach
  • cuts to Laurel being stabbed and then the knife being removed
            Stagecoach Run - 1936 US western by Mack V. Wright See Winds of the Wasteland
 v          Stallone's Law: Making of Judge Dredd


 X   Stallone's Law: Making of Judge Dredd

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Stallone's Law: Making of Judge Dredd

Versions

12s 12 cert19:47s 1997 release by Danny Cannon
 v   The Stand - USA Sci-Fi horror TV mini series by Fraser C Heston.


 X   The Stand

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  • Stephen King's The Stand
The Stand is a USA Sci-Fi horror TV mini series by Fraser C Heston.
Starring Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald and Jamey Sheridan. IMDb
Exists as a cut Broadcast TV Version and an uncut Extended Version.

Summary Notes

When a government-run lab accidentally lets loose a deadly virus, most of the population of the world is wiped out. Survivors begin having dreams about two figures: a mystical old woman, or a foreboding, scary man. As the story tracks various people, we begin to realize that the two figures exemplify basic forces of good and evil, and the stage is set for a final confrontation between the representatives of each.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
run: 360:47s
pal: 346:21s

MPAA UnratedUS: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
This release has been re-mastered for Hi-Def. The picture looks great, and some of the special effects have been enhanced.
US: The Extended Version is MPAA Unrated:

Thanks to Jon. The extended version includes a couple of minutes of stronger violence, and an extended sexual assault sequence. See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut

cut
cut
TV Version

cut:
run: 359:41s
pal: 345:18s
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The cut TV Version was passed 15 without BBFC ciuts for:
  • 1994 Warner VHS
 v       A Star is Born - 2018 USA romance by Bradley Cooper.


 X   A Star is Born

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  • A Star is Born - Encore
  • A Star Is Born
  • Nace una estrella
A Star is Born is a 2018 USA romance by Bradley Cooper.
Starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliott. IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Encore Version.

Summary Notes

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Extended Encore Version

BBFC uncut
Encore Version
run: 147:21s
pal: 141:27s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Extended Encore Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language, drug misuse:
  • 2019 Warner Bros [Extended + Theatrical Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

About 12 minutes of new footage has been added most notably:

  • Bradley Cooper recording a song at the recording studio
  • Lady Gaga singing an a cappella version of Is That Alright
  • A new performance of the song Clover,

See version details from movie-censorship.com

Theatrical Version

BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 135:33s
pal: 130:08s
15

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language, drug misuse US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v          Star Trek: The Motion Picture - 1979 US Sci-Fi by Robert Wise.


 X   Star Trek: The Motion Picture

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 US Sci-Fi by Robert Wise.
With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the film was always U rated until the PG rated release of 2022. There exists a Theatrical Version, a Director's Cut and a Super Long Version/Extended TV Version.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 136:16s
pal: 130:49s

PG

U cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed PG uncut for brief mild horror, sex references:
  • 2022 cinema release titled Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Directors Edition)
  • 2022 Paramount Director's Edition [Theatrical Version + Director's Cut + TV Version] R0 4K Blu-ray/R0 Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon #ad

UK : The Director's Edition was passed U uncut for:

US: The Director's Edition is uncut and MPAA Unrated:

  • 2021 PARAMOUNT The Original 4 Movie Collection R0 4K Blu-ray/(RA) Blu-ray Combo at US Amazon #ad

See version details on IMDb

TV
uncut
run: 144:23s
pal: 138:36s
PG

U cert

UK: The Extended TV Version was passed PG uncut for brief mild horror, sex references:
  • 2022 Paramount Director's Edition [Theatrical Version + Director's Cut + TV Version] R0 4K Blu-ray/R0 Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon #ad

UK: The TV Version/Full Version was passed U without BBFC cuts for:

  • 1991 CIC VHS

See version details on IMDb

uncut
uncut
run: 130:06s
pal: 124:54s

U certUK: The Theatrical Version was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2022 Paramount Director's Edition [Theatrical Version + Director's Cut + TV Version] R0 4K Blu-ray/R0 Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2009 Paramount R0 Blu-ray
  • 2009 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 1992 CIC VHS
  • 1987 CIC VHS
  • 1979 cinema release
 v          Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - 1982 US Sci-Fi film by Nicholas Meyer.


 X   Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

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  • Star Trek 2: The Vengeance of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 US Sci-Fi film by Nicholas Meyer.
With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. YouTube icon IMDb
The Theatrical Version was cut by the BBFC by 6s for a and PG ratings in 1982 and 1987. The Theatrical Version was later passed 15 uncut for 1989 and 1989 VHS. The Director's Cut was passed 12 uncut for 2003 DVD. The Theatrical Version was also passed 12 uncut for 2009 Bu-ray. In the US the Theatrical version is uncut and PG rated. The Director's Cut is presumably MPAA Unrated.

Director's Cut

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 116:19s
pal: 111:40s
12A

12 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 12A uncut for moderate horror, injury detail:
  • 2022 cinema release titled Star Trek Ii: The Wrath Of Khan (Directors Cut)

UK : The Director's Cut was passed 12 uncut for moderate horror and threat for:

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

The difference between the 2 version is uncontentious. Plot elements have been added for the Director's Cut.

Theatrical Version

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 113:01s
pal: 108:30s
12 cert

15 cert

MPAA PG

UK : The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate horror and threat for:
  • 2016 Paramount Steelbook [Theatrical + Director's Cut] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount [Theatrical + Director's Cut] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2013 cinema release
  • 2009 Paramount R0 Blu-ray
UK : The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1992 CIC VHS
  • 1989 CIC VHS

US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA PG Rated for:

  • 2009 Paramount RA Blu-ray
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 6s
run: 111:28s
pal: 107:00s
PG Cert

A cert

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed A/PG after 6s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 CIC VHS
  • 1982 cinema release

Two related scenes have been deleted from the PG version. The BBFC cuts list reads:

  • Reel 2: Remove close shots of slugs burrowing into ears
  • Reel 4: Remove two close-ups of slugs crawling bloodily out of Chekov's ear. Idea may be established by wider shots of ear and subsequent shooting of slug
 v          Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country - 1991 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Nicholas Meyer.


 X   Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is a 1991 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Nicholas Meyer.
Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. IMDb

Exists as in 3 versions, a special edition, an extended version and the theatrical version.
Summary Notes

After an explosion on their moon, the Klingons have an estimated 50 years before their ozone layer is completely depleted, and they all die. They have only one choice - to make peace with the Federation, which will mean an end to 70 years of conflict. Captain James T. Kirk and crew are called upon to help in the negotiations because of their experience with the Klingons. Peace talks don't quite proceed, and Kirk and McCoy are convicted of assassinating the Klingon High Chancellor, and imprisoned on Rura Penthe, a snowy hard-labor prison camp. Will they manage to escape? And will there ever be peace with the Klingons?

Versions

uncut
alternative
PG Cert

MPAA PG
MPAA

108:39s UK: The Special Edition was passed PG Uncut for:

US: The US release featuring the Special Edition is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

Contains uncontentious plot variants to the Extended Version

uncut
alternative
PG Cert108:39s

UK: The Extended Version was passed PG uncut for
  • 2003 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 1993 Paramount VHS
  • 1992 Paramount VHS

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com :

Contains approximately 3:00s of additional plot material

mpaa cut
cut
PG Cert105:22s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 Paramount Blu-ray
  • 2009 Paramount R1 DVD
  • 1991 cinema release
 v          Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - 1993-1999 USA action Sci-Fi adventure


 X   Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a 1993-1999 USA action Sci-Fi adventure
Starring Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois and Cirroc Lofton BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Three episodes were cut by the BBFC presumably for category.

Summary Notes

In the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, the Federation space station Deep Space Nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy.

Season 4: Episode 23: To the Death

uncut
uncut
MPAA Unrated US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated:

BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut: 6s
run: 45:00s
pal: 43:12s
15 cert43:12s

UK: Passed 15 after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1996 video

The BBFC cuts were:

  • A neck break and the sound effect have been cut

Season 5 Episode 9: The Ascent

uncut
uncut
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPAA Unrated:

BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut: 0s
run: 45:34s
pal: 43:45s
U cert

UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1997 video

Season 6 Episode 3: Sons and Daughters

uncut
uncut
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPAA Unrated:

BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut: 25s
run: 44:52s
pal: 43:04s
PG Cert

UK: Passed PG after BBFC category cuts:
  • 1998 video

The BBFC cuts were:

The blood-brothers ritual whereby partners cut their palms with a knife and clasp hands is now on the BBFC list of no-no's probably due to some AIDS awareness reasoning.

 v          Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace - 1999 US Sci-Fi adventure by George Lucas.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

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Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 US Sci-Fi adventure by George Lucas.
With Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson and Natalie Portman. YouTube icon IMDb

Never cut by censors but it has been upgraded for special effects

Versions

uncut
uncut
U cert

MPAA PG

136:10s
=130:43s
UK: The Blu-ray Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: The Blu-ray Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

Some special effects have been upgraded for this release. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . Most notably the Yoda puppet has been replace by CGI.

uncut
uncut
U cert

MPAA PG

130:33s UK: The DVD Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 2009 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2004 20th Century Fox R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 2002 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

US: The DVD Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

From IMDb:

The DVD reinstates footage into the feature and increases its running time by 3 minutes. Restored footage includes:

  • the Coruscant air taxi sequence,
  • extended starting grid sequence and
  • extended lap two sequence.
uncut
uncut
U cert 132:43s
=127:24s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 1999 cinema release
 v          Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones - 2002 US Sci-Fi film by George Lucas.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones

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Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 US Sci-Fi film by George Lucas.
With Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen. YouTube icon IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for PG rated 2002 cinema and DVD release. The cuts were waived for PG rated 2011 Blu-ray. This Blu-ray release also saw special effects being upgraded.

Also covered in podcast from bbfc.co.uk

Summary Notes

Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the Galactic Republic is facing a Separatist movement and the former queen and now Senator Padmé Amidala travels to Coruscant to vote on a project to create an army to help the Jedi to protect the Republic. Upon arrival, she escapes from an attempt to kill her, and Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker are assigned to protect her. They chase the shape-shifter Zam Wessell but she is killed by a poisoned dart before revealing who hired her. The Jedi Council assigns Obi-Wan Kenobi to discover who has tried to kill Amidala and Anakin to protect her in Naboo. Obi-Wan discovers that the dart is from the planet Kamino, and he heads to the remote planet. He finds an army of clones that has been under production for years for the Republic and that the bounty hunter Jango Fett was the matrix for the clones. Meanwhile Anakin and Amidala fall in love with each other, and he has nightmarish visions of his mother. They travel to his home planet, ...

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 142:18s
pal: 136:36s
PG Cert

MPAA PG

UK: The Blu-ray Version was passed PG uncut for moderate fantasy violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: The Blu-ray Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

Some special effects have been upgraded for this release. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
run: 142m
pal: 136m
MPAA PGUS: The DVD Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1s
run: 142:16s
pal: 136:35s
PG CertUK: The DVD Version/Theatrical Version was passed PG after 1s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2002 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2002 cinema release

The BBFC commented: Company chose to cut sight of a head butt to achieve a "PG". A "12" uncut was available

  • The cut head butt was in the fight scene between Obi-Wan and Jango Fett.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Star Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith


 X   Star Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith

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Star Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

=134:17s 2005 US Sci-Fi adventure by George Lucas.
With Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor. IMDb

UK: The Blu-ray Version was passed 12 uncut for:

  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: The Blu-ray Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . A minor change to revert to the Theatrical Version transition effect towards the end of the film

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
PG-13

134;18s UK: The DVD Version was passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2009 20th Century Fox R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 2005 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

US: The DVD Version is uncut and MPAA PG Rated for:

From IMDb:

Some transition effects changed from a wipe to a straight cut.

BBFC uncut 12A cert139:59s
=134:23s
The Theatrical Version was passed 12A uncut for:
  • 2005 cinema release
 v          Star Wars: Episode 4: A New Hope - 1977 US space action film by George Lucas.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 4: A New Hope

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  • Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode 4: A New Hope is a 1977 US space action film by George Lucas.
With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. YouTube icon IMDb
No censorship issues in the UK or US. All version has have been passed U uncut whilst in the US, the MPAA rated the film as PG. Exists in several version related to technical improvements and new scenes.

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Versions

uncut
uncut
U cert119:35s

UK: The Blu-ray Edition was passed U uncut for
  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

Some special effects have been upgraded for this release. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
U cert119:35s UK: The Special Edition was passed U without BBFC cuts for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
U cert

MPAA PG
MPAA

115:57s UK: The Original Theatrical Version was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2006 20th Century Fox R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 1986 Fox/CBS VHS
  • 1977 cinema release

See BBFC Archives: Comments about U rating from bbfc.co.uk

 v          Star Wars: Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back - 1980 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by Irvin Kershner.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back

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  • The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by Irvin Kershner.
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. IMDb

No censorship issues beyond noting that the film was U rated from 1980 until 2011, but was PG rated in 2020. There have been a few minor tweaks to plot and special effects over time.

Summary Notes

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Versions

uncut
Special Edition
run: 127:11s
pal: 122:06s
PG

U cert

UK: Passed PG uncut for moderate violence, mild threat:
  • 2020 cinema release

UK: The Blu-ray Edition was passed U uncut for mild violence and threat

  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

Some special effects have been upgraded for this release. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

UK: The Special Edition was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2006 20th Century Fox R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 2004 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 1998 20th Century VHS
  • 1997 cinema release

The Special edition is basically a rework of the special effects with a couple of minor tweaks to the plot. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
Original Theatrical Version
run: 124:34s
pal: 119:35s
U certUK: The Original Theatrical Version was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 Fox/CBS VHS
  • 1986 Fox/CBS VHS
  • 1980 cinema release
 v          Star Wars: Episode 6: Return of the Jedi


 X   Star Wars: Episode 6: Return of the Jedi

Link Here
  • Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode 6: Return of the Jedi

Versions

uncut
uncut
U cert 134:47s
=129:24s
1983 Sci-Fi action film by Richard Marquand.
With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. IMDb

The Blu-ray Edition was passed U uncut for

  • 2011 20th Century Fox The Complete Saga RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

Some special effects have been upgraded for this release. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
U cert129:13s The Special Edition was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2006 20th Century Fox R2 DVD via UK Amazon
  • 2004 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
  • 1998 20th Century VHS
  • 1997 cinema release

The Special edition is basically a rework of the special effects with a couple of minor tweaks to the plot. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
U cert126:08s The Original Theatrical Version was passed U without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 Fox/CBS VHS
  • 1986 Fox/CBS VHS
  • 1983 cinema release
 v          Star Wars: Episode 7: The Force Awakens - 2015 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by JJ Abrams.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 7: The Force Awakens

Link Here
  • Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: Episode 7: The Force Awakens is a 2015 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by JJ Abrams.
Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. Youtube link IMDb
Passed 12A uncut by the BBFC for moderate violence, threat. Only the 2nd in the series to get a 12 rating after Revenge of the Sith.

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For comparison:
  • The Irish film censor, IFCO, also rated the film 12A for sci-fi action violence consistent with the franchise.
  • In the US the MPAA rated the film PG-13 for sci-fi action violence.
  • In Australia the Classification Board opted for M (PG-15) for Science fiction themes and violence
 v          Star Wars: Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker - 2019 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by JJ Abrams.


 X   Star Wars: Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker

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  • Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker is a 2019 USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by JJ Abrams.
Starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and Billie Lourd. IMDb

No cuts in the UK or US but a lesbian kiss was cut in UAE and Singapore

Summary Notes

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

 v          Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1


 X   Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG cert94:19s 2008 US cartoon by Dave Filoni.
With Matt Lanter, Nika Futterman and Tom Kane. IMDb

The Director's Cut was passed PG uncut for:

There is also a shortened TV version

 v          Starflight One - 1983 USA Sci-Fi TV movie by Jerry Jameson.


 X   Starflight One

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  • Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Starflight One is a 1983 USA Sci-Fi TV movie by Jerry Jameson.
Starring Lee Majors, Hal Linden and Lauren Hutton. IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version.
Summary Notes

On the maiden flight of the first hypersonic commercial plane which can make the flight from New York City to London in four hours, a minor disaster occurs resulting in the plane actually leaving the Earth's atmosphere and orbiting around the globe. A lack of heat-resistant tiling prevents the plane from simply re-entering the atmosphere. With oxygen (and therefore time) running out, the crew of the plane and the crew on the ground must figure out a way to return the plane and its passengers to safety.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Extended Version
U 109:54s

UK: The Extended Version was passed U uncut for:
  • 1986 Rank Video Library VHS
  • 1982 cinema release
uncut
Theatrical Version
103.31 US: There is also a shorter Theatrical Version.

See pictorial cersion details from movie-censorship.com

The Theatrical Version lacks a some plot, the violence remains uncut though.

 v          Stargate


 X   Stargate

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  • Stargate
  • la porte des étoiles
Stargate

Versions

uncut
uncut
PG cert

MPAA
PG-13

124:59s 1994 US/France Sci-Fi action film by Roland Emmerich.
With Kurt Russell, James Spader and Alexis Cruz. IMDb

UK: The Director's Cut/Extended Version was passed PG uncut for mild language and fantasy violence:

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA PG-13 Rated for:

  • 2009 Lions Gate 15th Anniversary Edition [Theatrical + Director's Cut] R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2003 Lions Gate Ultimate Edition [Theatrical + Director's Cut] R1 DVD at US Amazon

From version details on IMDb. Additional scenes in the Director's Cut:

  • An additional scene added straight in at the beginning immediately after the opening titles (originally it faded to the dig at giza) shows the entirety of the scene where Ra takes over the body of the caveboy showing the cavemen running from the light in the sky and showing him walking towards it. From this point it fades to the original opening scene at the Giza dig.
  • Moments after the stargate has been hoisted up by the workmen at the Giza dig, people notice that there is something underneath it: a group of the Hora guards encased in the stone. The director's commentary on the DVD states that these are other guards that have come through the gate after it was sealed and were re-integrated straight into the stone.
  • In the scene after the stargate has been opened for the first time and the military are checking the pictures of the marking of the gate on the other gate, after James Spader says he is 'positive' he can decipher the symbols, Kurt Russel's character turns and says "it's your call" in the theatrical version. In the special edition the line has been re-dubbed by him saying instead now "he's full of shit" - presumably this was done for rating purposes of the theatrical release.
  • An additional scene before Kurt Russell is gearing up with the group about to go through the stargate, shows him going to a secured area to look at the stone/fossil Hora's.
  • When the army group are setting up the camp in the desert there is a longer scene where the group discuss more about how the stargate works and how they are going to get back to Earth. The scene during the sandstorm inside the pyramid is also extended with more footage of them talking about the sandstorm and how they are going to get back to earth.
  • When the sandstorm initially hits at the nagada village and Kurt Russell, James Spader and the others are locked inside the city, they decide that they do not want to stay and decide to leave; when the natives try to stop them Kurt Russell shoots at the ground to frightem them off. The boy (whom he later befriends) takes him up above to see the sandstorm approach. After this, a native that they were holding at gunpoint is released and Jackson comments "Sandstorm, that would have been a brilliant reason to shoot everyone".
  • The scene when James Spader awakes in the sarcophagus after being killed is extended, showing him walking towards Ra's chamber, seeing a cat sitting on Ra's throne.
  • When James Spader turns and shoots at Ra instead of his comrades so that they can flee, there are several extended cuts put in. Originally they were just ushered away by the natives, in the special edition they ride away on one of the Mastadges. Kurt Russell and James Spader are then seen lost in a sandstorm and found by the boys, and taken to the caves (which is in the theatrical edition); an additional scene after this sees the boys feeding the Mastadges outside the caves.
BBFC uncutPG cert 115:56s The Theatrical Version was passed PG uncut for:
  • 1995 Guild VHS
  • 1994 cinema release
 v          Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - 1998 US/Canada TV action adventure by Mario Azzopardi


 X   Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods

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Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods is a 1998 US/Canada TV action adventure by Mario Azzopardi
Starring Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks and Amanda Tapping Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

A TV pilot was cut for TV and further cut for PG rated VHS but was released uncut on 18 rated DVD. There is also a later Final Cut which was BBFC 15 rated.

Summary Notes

An alien similar to Ra appears out of the Stargate, killing five soldiers and kidnapping another, a year after the original Stargate mission. A new team is assembled, including some old members, and they go in search of the missing soldier in order to find out how Ra could still be alive. Meanwhile, the alien Gou'ald kidnap Sha're and Skaara, implanting them with symbiotes and making them Gou'ald hosts.

Link Here

Versions

BBFC uncut

cut
Final Cut
pre-cut

cut:
run: 92:04s
pal: 88:23s
15 certUK: The Final Cut was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

From IMDb:

  • In 2009 MGM released a re-edited version Certain scenes have been trimmed slightly to make the pace of the film flow faster
  • One new scene has been added.
  • Scenes with violence have been toned down
  • The infamous full frontal nudity shots of actress Vaitiare Bandera have been removed.
  • Also,the visual effects have been enhanced
  • Composer Joel Goldsmith has re-scored the entire film with new music instead of the re-used David Arnold score from the 1994 feature.
BBFC uncut
Original Version
run: 96:59s
pal: 93:06s
18UK: The Original Version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2000 MGM R2 DVD
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut
PG Version

cut:
run: 88:45s
pal: 85:12s
PG certUK: A shortened cut version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1998 Warner VHS

Thanks to Jon:

The PG version removed all the nudity, all the salaciousness, all the seedy violence and elimates all of the Goa'uld ritual in the second-half of the episode through reframing or repeating other reaction shots.

cut
pre-cut
TV Version
TVUK: The TV broadcast was cut

Thanks to Jon:

The TV broadcast removes all of the nudity, but leaves in most of the Goa'uld ritual,

            Starlet - 2012 USA/UK drama by Sean Baker See Hardcore 18s List: Starlet
 v          Starship Troopers - 1997 USA action Sci-Fi film by Paul Verhoeven.


 X   Starship Troopers

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Starship Troopers is a 1997 USA action Sci-Fi film by Paul Verhoeven.
Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards and Dina Meyer. Youtube link IMDb

Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. This version has been distributed for all releases since. The BBFC initially awarded a 15 rating for cinema release but changed this to 18 for home video releases.
Summary Notes

In the distant future high school kids are encouraged to become citizens by joining the military. What they don't know is that they'll soon be engaged in a full scale war against a planet of alien insects. The fight is on to ensure the safety of humanity.

Versions

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

best available
best
available

18

MPAA R

123:57s UK: Passed 18 without BBFC cuts for: UK: Passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1997 cinema release

The BBFC felt that their 15 rating for the cinema release was too lenient and changed their minds to 18 for the subsequent video.

US: Cut and MPAA R Rated for:

From IMDb:

To avoid an NC-17 rating, 4 seconds had to be trimmed from a decapitation during the last battle at the military base.

The missing scene has been spotted in a TV version but no sign of a restoration to DVD/Blu-ray. So for the moment this is the best available.

 v          State of Divinity: Episodes 25-28


 X   State of Divinity: Episodes 25-28

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State of Divinity: Episodes 25-28

Versions

3s 15 cert179:46s 1996 release by Chan Sheung Kuen
 v          Station Six-Sahara - 1963 UK / West Germany drama by Seth Holt.


 X   Station Six-Sahara

Link Here
  • Station Six - Sahara
Station Six-Sahara is a 1963 UK / West Germany drama by Seth Holt.
Starring Carroll Baker, Peter van Eyck and Ian Bannen. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1962. Hopefully uncut for 2020 15 rated DVD and Blu-ray

Summary Notes

Five dysfunctional individuals man an isolated oil pipeline station in the Sahara, their mutual contempt only overshadowed by their desire for female company. Without warning, a car drives out of the desert night and crashes in front of the station - the driver is badly injured but the passenger, a gorgeous blonde, stirs up the tension amongst the men to unbearable levels.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 101:49s
pal: 97:45s
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for sexualised nudity, strong sex references, brief sexual threat:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 101:39s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1962 cinema release titled Station Six - Sahara
 v          Stay - 2005 USA mystery thriller by Marc Forster.


 X   Stay

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  • El umbral
Stay is a 2005 USA mystery thriller by Marc Forster.
Starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts and Ryan Gosling. Youtube link IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for for 15 rated cinema release but was uncut for 18 rated DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A thought-provoking and haunting exploration of how reality and dream-states may combine to form complex interactions. The line between the imagination and reality blurs when an accomplished Psychiatrist takes on a patient that appears to be suicidal.

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Cutting Edge Stay
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Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R

94:50s

UK: Passed 18 uncut for references to suicide for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
15 94:50s

UK: Passed 15 for strong language, bloody images and references to suicide for after BBFC category cuts :
  • 2006 20th Century Fox video not released
  • 2005 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

Stay was cut to remove a verbal description of a suicide technique that we felt was unsuitable at '15'. The company removed the line in question and replaced it with another, so no running time was lost.
 v          Stay Alive


 X   Stay Alive

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  • Death Game
Stay Alive

Versions

BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

15 cert

MPAA
PG-13

82:44s 2006 US horror by William Brent Bell

The BBFC passed the US PG-13 Rated Theatrical Version without BBFC cuts for the 2006 cinema release and 2007 Film Flex DVD.

The PG-13 was substantially cut by about 14 minutes. Cuts were made to achieve the low rating and to shorten the running time.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

The Director's Cut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon
The Director's Cut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

Review from US Amazon : Killer Video Game

I seem to be in the minority, but I thought this movie was awesome. Maybe it's because I play a lot of computer games and I thought the premise of a killer video game was really clever (maybe not unique, but well done.)

The plot revolves around a mysterious video game being tested by a couple of game testers. No one seems to know its origin, but it soon becomes apparent that when you play the game and your character dies, you soon meet the same fate in real life.

The game is based on the real-life serial killer Elizabeth Bathory, a 16th century Hungarian countess who killed and tortured hundreds of girls. The movie takes some liberty with the facts, such as having The Countess, as she's called, move to America, where she finds the requisite spooky old manor to inhabit.

I found the blending of game and reality very well-done and intriguing. I won't spoil the ending, but the heroes eventually find the body of the actual Countess, and guess what- she's not dead! (surprise) There is a pretty cool final scene where they battle this vicious vixen, who I thought was one of the coolest movie monsters I've seen in a while.

 v          Steel Dawn - 1987 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Lance Hool.


 X   Steel Dawn

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Steel Dawn is a 1987 USA action Sci-Fi adventure by Lance Hool.
Starring Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi and Anthony Zerbe. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for the 18 rated 1988 VHS. The BBFC waived its cuts for 2003 15 rated DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 100:13s
pal: 96:12s

15 cert

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut after all previous BBFC cuts were waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 21s
run: 99:50s
pal: 95:50s
18UK: Passed 18 after 21s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1988 Virgin VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • A scene featuring nunchuka was deleted
 v   The Stendhal Syndrome - 1996 Italy horror mystery thriller by Dario Argento.


 X   The Stendhal Syndrome

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  • La Sindrome di Stendhal
  • Stendhal's Syndrome
The Stendhal Syndrome is a 1996 Italy horror mystery thriller by Dario Argento.
Starring Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann and Marco Leonardi. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated 1996 VHS and 1999 DVD. Uncut and 18 rated since 2004 DVD. There is narrative scene missing from the English version as compared with the Italian version.
Summary Review

Anna Manni is a policewoman trying to capture a vicious serial rapist and killer. The problem is that she suffers from "Stendhal's syndrome", a psychosomatic disease that gives her dizziness and hallucinations when she is exposed to the sight of paintings and artistic masterpieces. When the maniac lures her into a trap inside Florence's famous Uffizi museum, her troubles are just beginning...

This movie is definitely one of Argento's best. As usual the movie features Argento's masterful camerawork and artistic set design.

The movie also features enough scares to satisfy any horror fan. Where this movie truly shines, however, is in it's psychological aspects. It is unbearable at times to watch the tortures which Argento puts his daughter Asia through.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

114:32s UK: The Original Italian Version was releases 18 uncut for:
The 2010 Arrow DVD is said to be the full uncut Original Italian Version but no mention of a longer version on the BBFC database.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut18 118:01s
=113:18s
UK: The English Language Version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2004 Arrow R2 DVD

T he uncut English Version marketed outside of Italy but is missing 2 minutes of uncontentious scenes present in the Italian version.

From version details on IMDb :

  • Missing scene where Anna calls the husband of one of Alfredo's victims
  • Missing scene where Anna meets Marie's mother (Veronica Lazar).
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut
2:47s

18110:42s UK: A pre-cut version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1999 Marquee DVD
  • 1996 Guild VHS

The Marquee DVD released in May 1999 contains all the material which had been pre-cut from the UK video version. Since the uncut version wasn't submitted to the BBFC, this version was withdrawn and re-released in a cut form. The new cut release has a colour graphic on the disc itself, whereas the uncut version had a black and white label.

There were 11 pre-cut s totalling 2m:47s:

  1. In the rape of Anna (Asia Argento) by Alfredo (Thomas Kretschmann) 12s are removed that show Alfredo rolling a razor blade around in his mouth and then removing it. A couple of response shots from Anna are also effected.
  2. 14s have been removed from the subsequent rape of another woman whilst Anna is still watching. A shot of Alfredo holding a gun next to the victims face. The infamous slow motion close up of a bullet being fired through the victims mouth and face has been removed along with the view though the newly made hole. This cut is rather ineptly done as Anna screams and then gets covered in blood without any obvious reason.
  3. An entire scene lasting 100s has been eliminated showing Anna returning home to a rather cold and unfriendly reception from her family. Scene setting only.
  4. Alfredo moves on to another rape of a woman in a dress shop.10s of Alfredo hitting the woman in the face have been cut along with another 6s of a slow motion bullet going off by the woman's head. The bullet reflects an image of Alfredo as it passes him by.
  5. Anna gets raped again in Alfredo's hideout but we miss 11s of the action, Some screaming by Anna, s hot of Alfredo from Anna's point of view and Anna being hit in the face.
  6. In this version, Anna suffers 10s less of a razor blade being drawn down her cheek and she loses a view of Alfredo.
  7. Eventually Anna gets the upper hand and she gets to give Alfredo a beating with her gun. She hits him 6 times in the original but only 4 times in this version.
 v          Step Brothers


 X   Step Brothers

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Step Brothers

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

101:10s 2008 US comedy by Adam McKay

The US Unrated Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for the 2008 Sony DVD/Blu-ray

The uncut region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The uncut UK Blu-ray is available at UK Amazon

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut US Blu-ray is available at US Amazon

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

93:45s The US R Rated Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for the 2008 cinema release and 2008 Sony DVD/Blu-ray
 v          Step Up 4: Miami Heat - 2012 US musical drama by Scott Speer.


 X   Step Up 4: Miami Heat

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Step Up 4: Miami Heat is a 2012 US musical drama by Scott Speer.
With Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Cleopatra Coleman. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for a PG rated cinema release. Uncut for UK 12 rated video and all releases in the US at PG-13

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA PG-13

94:57s UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate language, mild sex references and violence with cinema cuts reinstated for:

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
5s
PG cert 99:03s
=95:05s
UK: Passed PG for mild language, sex references and violence, after 5s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2012 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

  • The company chose to remove language (in this case, an inadequately obscured use of motherfucking and an aggressive use of bitch') in order for the work to be passed at PG . An uncut 12A was available to the company.
 v          Step Up: All In - 2014 USA romance by Trish Sie.


 X   Step Up: All In

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Step Up: All In is a 2014 USA romance by Trish Sie.
Starring Alyson Stoner, Briana Evigan and Adam G Sevani. YouTube icon IMDb

BBFC advised category cuts were required for a PG rated 2014 cinema release but uncut on 12 rated home video. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12

MPAA PG-13

107:38s UK: Passed 12 uncut for infrequent strong language for:

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
advised category cuts
PG 111:44s
=107:16s
UK: Passed PG for mild bad language, rude gestures, sex references after pre-cuts for:
  • 2014 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • This film was originally seen for advice. The BBFC advised the company that it was likely to be classified 12A, but that their preferred PG could be achieved by removing two uses of strong language ('fuck'). When the film was submitted for formal classification, both uses of strong language had been removed.
 v   The Stepfather


 X   The Stepfather

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The Stepfather

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

97:55s The Stepfather is a 2009 US horror by Nelson McCormick.
With Penn Badgley, Dylan Walsh and Sela Ward. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: The Extreme Director's Cut/Unrated Version was passed 15 uncut for:

Germany: The Extreme Director's Cut/Unrated Version was passed 16 uncut for:

US: Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

MPAA
48s
MPAA
PG-13
~101:00s
US: PG-13 rated versions are cut by 48s

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . Even though all the cuts include violent content, the unrated version of the thriller still isn't a bloodbath.

BBFC
advised
cuts

MPAA
48s

15 cert101:20s
=97:17s
UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 after further BBFC suggested cuts were implemented for:
  • 2009 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

  • During post-production, the distributor sought and was given advice on how to secure the desired classification. Following this advice, certain changes were made prior to submission.

The BBFC explained the 15 rating further:

The Stepfather is a psychological horror/thriller about a serial killer who finds his victims by marrying young divorced or widowed women with children. It has been passed 15 for strong psychological threat and menace and violence.

The main protagonist in the film commits a number of murders in order to protect his anonymity and, while these murders do not contain strong detail, they are all strong in terms of the brutal and callous nature of the killings. There is also an unrelenting sense of threat and menace as the killer's new family start to suspect him and, consequently, place themselves in danger. The Guidelines at 12A only allow for moderate physical and psychological threat and these scenes are stronger and more disturbing and, consequently, most appropriately placed at 15 . Stronger and bloodier violence occurs at the film's climax and contain some focus upon injuries and blood which also secure the 15 classification.

The US release

 v          Stepfather II


 X   Stepfather II

Link Here
  • Stepfather II: Make Room for Daddy
  • Stepfather 2: Make Room for Daddy
Stepfather II

Versions

BBFC uncut1883:56s 1989 UK/US horror by Jeff Burr.
With Terry O'Quinn, Meg Foster and Caroline Williams . IMDb

The US R Rated Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2002 Carlton/ITV R2 DVD
  • 1990 Virgin VHS
  • 1990 cinema release

There is a German X Rated DVD with English audio) with deleted material reinserted. Available via UK Amazon

 v          Steve O: Don't Try This at Home


 X   Steve O: Don't Try This at Home

Link Here
  • Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video
Steve O: Don't Try This at Home

Versions

2:14s 1830:43s 2001 US stunt video

Cut when submitted by ILC Prime in 2002. The BBFC justified their decision as follows: Company was obliged to cut sight of Steve-O engaged in activities likely to harm potential viewers by imitation (intravenous vodka injection and surrounding himself in lighted fireworks)

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

Cut scenes:

  • Steve O ignites mini rocket firework with the stick in his mouth
  • Steve O dancing on a car adorned by fire crackers going off. Then standing near the car which explodes in a ball of fireworks
  • Steve O and friend suffering the smoke from a firework lit in a car

Replacement scenes:

  • Steve O licking a hairy chested man's nipple
  • Steve O drinking bong water

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon

 v          Steve O: Don't Try This at Home: The Tour


 X   Steve O: Don't Try This at Home: The Tour

Link Here
  • Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video Vol 2
Steve O: Don't Try This at Home: The Tour

Versions

2:52s 1848:19s 2002 stunt video by Nick Dunlap

The BBFC justified their decision as follows: Cuts required to remove scene in which a woman has flammable liquid spread on her breasts and set alight and a further scene in which an apparent bystander appears to be genuinely assaulted with a skateboard. The distributor was also required to place a warning caption after the main title.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

The uncut Region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon

 v          Steve O: Gross Misconduct Uncensored - Bonus Materials


 X   Steve O: Gross Misconduct Uncensored - Bonus Materials

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Steve O: Gross Misconduct Uncensored - Bonus Materials

Versions

11s 1871:54s
Not known (Ventura International)

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: The cuts were Compulsory. Cut required to remove non-UK classification statement from caption at start of work

 v          Steve-O: The Early Years - 2004 USA stunt video and biography by Steve-O.


 X   Steve-O: The Early Years

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Steve-O: The Early Years is a 2004 USA stunt video and biography by Steve-O.
Starring Dimitry Elyashkevich, Cindy Glover and George Hanneford III. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 2004 DVD release. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

The story of Steve-O's life before fame.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA Unrated

~44:00s

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory BBFC cuts
22s
18

44:06s

submitted
44:28s

UK: Passed 18 for dangerous stunts after 22s of BBFC compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 2004 ILC Prime [Some cuts substituted] DVD
The BBFC commented:
In addition to obviously dangerous activities, the video work contained stunts which were potentially fatal, but which were presented as fun, easily copied and without any apparent harmful consequences. Most notably Steve-O was choked in a headlock until he lost consciousness. The Board took the view that the potential for imitation with possibly fatal consequences was too great and cuts were required.

See pictorial cuts from movie-censorship.com

 v          Steve O: Out on Bail


 X   Steve O: Out on Bail

Link Here
  • Steve O: Vol 3: Out on Bail
Steve O: Out on Bail

Versions

18117:41s 2003 US stunt video

Cut when submitted in 2003 with the following BBFC statement: Cuts to choking, for public indecency, drug preparation and use were required from the original submission. On receipt of the cuts list, the distributor chose to withdraw that submission from the classification process. This version was then submitted as a new work. It lacks the scenes which would have been cut from the original submission but includes some new material and other minor changes. It was passed without cuts.

In particular the BBFC cut a scene where Steve-O was choked in a headlock until he lost consciousness.

Uncut on Region 1 DVD available at US Amazon

 v          Stick - 1985 USA action crime thriller by Burt Reynolds.


 X   Stick

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  • Jugando con fuego
Stick is a 1985 USA action crime thriller by Burt Reynolds.
Starring Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen and George Segal. IMDb
Animal cruelty cuts were required for a BBFC 18 rated VHS in 1986. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Ernest 'Stick' Stickley returns from prison, and very soon he gets involved with his old friend in a drug-running deal that goes sour. Hired by a rich investor, he tries to walk the line, but trouble follows him throughout as he tries to collect a debt and make up for lost time with his daughter. Stick also finds a new flame with a financial wiz and gets set to enjoy a new life, but Chucky and Nestor, the two hoods who owe him the debt, have other plans for Stick.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 109m
pal: 105m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 13s
run: 108:45s
pal: 104:24s
18UK: Passed 18 after 13s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1986 CIC VHS

The BBFC cuts were to:

  • remove footage of a cockfight during the opening credits.
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Stick It

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1s PG Cert98:53s 2006 German/US comedy by Jessica Bendinger

The cinema release was cut by 9s in 2006 and the Buena Vista DVD was cut by 1s in 2007 (presumably to achieve the same end)

The BBFC commented: Company chose to remove a partial use of strong language, "Motherf...." in order to obtain a PG. An uncut 12A was available.

The distributor appealed an initial 12A decision. The reconsideration team, which included both the Director and Head of Policy, determined that the work could be awarded the PG category if a partially obscured use of strong language was removed from the lyrics of a rap song.

The uncut US DVD is available at US Amazon with a PG-13 rating

 v          Still the Water - 2014 France / Japan / Spain romance by Naomi Kawase.


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Still the Water is a 2014 France / Japan / Spain romance by Naomi Kawase.
Starring Nijirô Murakami, Jun Yoshinaga and Miyuki Matsuda. Youtube link IMDb

Cut for 2015 cinema release to avoid a ban for animal cruelty.
Summary Notes

On the subtropical Japanese island of Amami, traditions about nature remain eternal. During the full-moon night of traditional dances in August, 16-year-old Kaito discovers a dead body floating in the sea. His girlfriend Kyoko will attempt to help him understand this mysterious discovery. Together, Kaito and Kyoko will learn to become adults by experiencing the interwoven cycles of life, death and love.

Versions

BBFC cut
advised category cuts
15 118:41s UK: Passed 15 for infrequent strong sex after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
  • 2015 Soda Pictures. [Subtitled] video
  • 2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Scenes from this film were originally shown to the BBFC for advice. The company was informed that one scene was likely to be in breach of the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937 and was therefore unlikely to be suitable for classification. When the film was submitted for formal classification, this scene had been cut.
 v          Sting of Death - 1966 USA Sci-Fi horror by William Grefé.


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Sting of Death is a 1966 USA Sci-Fi horror by William Grefé.
Starring Joe Morrison, Valerie Hawkins and John Vella. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1966. Later passed 15 uncut for 2020 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

College girl Karen visits her dad, a marine biologist, at his island compound in the Florida Everglades. Her partying friends show up, dance to Neil Sedaka tunes, and taunt the doctor's creepy assistant, Egon. Soon they're victims of a wetsuit-wearing. bipedal jellyfish monster. Jealous of Karen's boyfriend, Egon kidnaps her and carries her to his secret underground lair.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 80:00s
pal: 76:48s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong horror: US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
X cert UK: Passed X (16) after BBFC cuts:
  • 1966 cinema release
 v          Stingray - 1978 USA action crime comedy by Richard Taylor


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  • Abigail Wanted
Stingray is a 1978 USA action crime comedy by Richard Taylor
Starring Christopher Mitchum, Les Lannom and William Watson IMDb
Cut in the US for an MPAA PG rating. The cuts were restored 40 years later for the Director's Cut.

Summary Notes

Lonigan and his partner Tony, two drug dealers, shoot two cops who attempt to set them up, and run away with a million bucks and the drugs, which they stash in a red Corvette Stingray in a used car lot. When they attempt to recover their stash with their leader, Abigail, they find out that two happy-go-lucky dudes, Elmo and Al, have bought the car. They quickly pursue the two along with the police who think that the car's new owners are the criminals.

Director's Cut

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
MPAA Unrated US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2021 Dark Force Blu-ray

Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
cut
Theatrical Version
MPAA PG US: The Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA PG rating.

From IMDb:

The original director's cut of the movie (which was restored last year for its 40th anniversary) included two additional dialogue scenes and extra shots not found in the theatrical version:

  • The first one has Elmo in a gas station bathroom counting the bags of heroin he found in the Corvette earlier in the movie and
  • the second is an extended scene where Al, Elmo, and the hitchhiker are waiting in a nearby office for the new paint job to be done and the hitchhiker tries to persuade Elmo not to peddle the heroin for money.

The original cut also included the graphic death scenes that had to be edited down for a PG rating.

 v          Stitch! The Movie


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  • Disney's Stitch! The Movie
Stitch! The Movie

Versions

20s U cert57:52s 2003 US cartoon by Tony Craig & Roberts Gannaway

The BBFC cut the Buena Vista DVD by 20s in 2003: Distributor chose to cut sight of imitable technique (cartoon character misusing electric wires) to gain a U. A PG uncut was available to the company.

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon


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