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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Warner Bros. Discovery have entered into an agreement to ensure that content on the forthcoming HBO Max streaming service in the United Kingdom (UK) carries the BBFC’s trusted age rating and content advice.
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Recent releases
Shelter
Strong violence, language
A man on a remote Scottish island is forced out of hiding to confront his violent past after he rescues a girl from the sea.
A man on a remote Scottish island is forced out of hiding to confront his violent past after he rescues a girl from the ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
injury detail
theme
sex
discrimination
drugs
Kangaroo
Mild bad language, threat, violence
A recently disgraced weatherman and an adolescent girl team up to care for orphaned baby kangaroos in this Australian comedy drama.
A recently disgraced weatherman and an adolescent girl team up to care for orphaned baby kangaroos in this Australian co ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
rude humour
dangerous behaviour
injury detail
alcohol and smoking
Primate
Strong bloody violence, injury detail
A group of friends try to survive a night of bloodshed, when a family's pet chimp contracts rabies and goes on a deadly rampage in this horror film.
A group of friends try to survive a night of bloodshed, when a family's pet chimp contracts rabies and goes on a deadly ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
injury detail
theme
discrimination
Mercy
Moderate violence, threat, injury detail, drug misuse, strong language
In this US sci-fi thriller, a detective must race against the clock to prove his innocence to an AI judge while on trial for his wife's murder.
In this US sci-fi thriller, a detective must race against the clock to prove his innocence to an AI judge while on trial ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
injury detail
theme
alcohol and smoking
Is This Thing on?
Strong language
In this comedy drama, a couple facing divorce pursue new careers, one in stand-up comedy, all while dealing with co-parenting and confronting the breakdown of their relationship.
In this comedy drama, a couple facing divorce pursue new careers, one in stand-up comedy, all while dealing with co-pare ...
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Content Advice
language
sex
drugs
rude humour
theme
violence
threat and horror
discrimination
