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Another bizarre BBFC rating from the Netflix Random Rating Generator
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Malcolm X is a 1992 US/Japan historical biography by Spike Lee
Starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett and Delroy Lindo
 There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the
BBFC thinks the film is 15 rated whilst Netflix bizarrely think it's an 18. In the US the film is rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language Summary Notes Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam.
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| run: | 201:41s | | pal: | 193:37s |
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 | UK: Passed 18 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for violence, discrimination theme:
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence, language and drug use:
- 2012 Warner Home Video Ltd video
UK: Passed 15 uncut:
- 2001 Pathe Distribution Ltd video
- 1993 Guild Home VHS
- 1993 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for a scene of violence, and for drugs and some language |
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The BBFC decides to stick with the Netflix Random Rating Generator after a successful trial period.
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| 5th September 2021
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press release from bbfc.co.uk |
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Netflix have moved into the next phase of their partnership, which will see Netflix carry BBFC age ratings and ratings information on its service for years to come. The new
agreement follows a successful pilot phase, during which the innovative partnership - a first for the UK - between the streaming service and the regulator resulted in Netflix achieving 100% coverage of BBFC age ratings and content advice ('ratings
info'). The conclusion of the pilot phase and the move to a long-term partnership has been welcomed by Caroline Dinenage, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, and by children's charities. Netflix
applies BBFC Classification Guidelines standards to films and television shows, which the BBFC has set based on large-scale public opinion research and auditing ratings to ensure consistency. Netflix's entire catalogue of original and acquired content
now carries a BBFC age rating and a line of ratings information so that families can choose shows safe in the knowledge that everything they press play on is rated to trusted, BBFC standards which reflect UK expectations. This builds on Netflix's wide
range of parental controls including PIN-protected profiles, maturity filters, profile locks and viewing history, helping parents make the right viewing choices for their families. David Austin, Chief Executive of the BBFC, said:
Parents have been very clear that they want and expect online content to carry the same age rating it would carry offline, in the cinema or on DVD. Crucially for child protection, BBFC ratings guarantee that age
classifications reflect UK parental and child expectations on issues such as sexual violence and drug use. Our innovative partnership with Netflix has proven that it is possible for streaming services to carry trusted BBFC age ratings on 100% of their
content and will make a significant contribution to parents' peace of mind and children's wellbeing for years to come. We are calling on all other streaming services operating in the UK to follow Netflix's excellent example and work with us to give
parents what they need.
Jessica Stansfield, Director of Ratings at Netflix, said: Our members are our number one priority. We're committed to delivering an experience that doesn't
just meet, but exceeds their expectations, which is why we are proud to be the first and only streaming service to voluntarily carry BBFC age ratings on 100% of our catalogue, while our updated parental controls provide the tools parents need to make the
right viewing choices for their family.
Caroline Dinenage, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, said: We want parents and young people to be able to make informed choices
about what content is appropriate for them to watch. The BBFC's age ratings are well trusted and widely recognised, which is why I am pleased that this long-term agreement will see their ratings continue to be used across Netflix's content for years to
come.
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Sunday afternoon TV staple uprated to a BBFC 15 rating, albeit generated by the Netflix random rating generator
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1st September 2021
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The Guns Of Navarone is a 1961 UK/US action adventure drama by J. Lee Thompson
Starring David Niven, Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn
Passed U after BBFC cuts for 1961 cinema release. The same cuts persisted in 1986 and 1990 on PG rated VHS but have been waived since a 1994 restoration. Netflix uprated the rating to 15 in 2021.
Summary Notes
A team of allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 ...
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| run: | 156:24s | | pal: | 150:09s |
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| UK: Passed 15 uncut for violence:
UK: A restored version with the original use of the word 'bloody' was passed PG uncut:
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| UK: The cut cinema version was passed
PG without further BBFC cuts for:
- 1990 VCI VHS
- 1986 RCA Columbia VHS
UK: Passed U after BBFC cuts for:
From IMDB:
- Barnsby's uses of the word 'bloody' overdubbed with 'ruddy
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But this is not the only example amongst the latest ratings.
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay is a 2008 US comedy adventure by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Starring John Cho, Kal Penn and Neil Patrick Harris
There are no UK censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the BBFC rated the film 18, whilst Netflix opted for 15. Summary Notes After being mistaken for
terrorists and thrown into Guantánamo Bay, stoners Harold and Kumar escape and return to the U.S., where they proceed to flee across the country with federal agents ...
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UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for crude humour, language, sexual images, drug misuse:
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 for strong sex references, nudity and drug use without BBFC cuts:
- 2008 Entertainment in Video video
- 2008 cinema release
US: The Theatrical Version was rated R for strong crude and sexual content, graphic nudity, pervasive language and drug use |
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run is a 2020 South Korea / USA children's cartoon comedy by Tim Hill.
Starring Keanu Reeves and Awkwafina and Clancy Brown.
There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noticing that the film was rated PG by the BBFC but U by Netflix Summary Notes Set before the events of the television
series, SpongeBob goes on a trip to Kamp Koral and meets some new friends. However, when his pet snail Gary gets kidnapped by Poseidon and taken to the Lost City of Atlantic City, he and his new best friend Patrick must go on a rescue mission to save him
from the dastardly plan of Poseidon before it is too late. The movie will also reveal the first time our beloved characters (as kids) met at Camp...a magical moment that brings meaning to the power of true friendship.
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2021
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The BBFC's latest Podcast on the new film Censor is little rambling and giggly but is interesting as it covers video nasties and reminisces about James Ferman era film censorship. See
article from bbfc.co.uk |
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