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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
Scream 7
Strong bloody violence
A masked murderer begins a new killing spree with the aim of terrorising Sidney Prescott and her family in this horror thriller sequel.
A masked murderer begins a new killing spree with the aim of terrorising Sidney Prescott and her family in this horror t ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
sexual violence and sexual threat
injury detail
theme
Molly Vs the Machines
Suicide theme, self-harm references, distressing scenes
Documentary exploring the harms of social media and its impact on teenagers in the aftermath of the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell in 2017.
Documentary exploring the harms of social media and its impact on teenagers in the aftermath of the death of 14-year-old ...
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Content Advice
language
discrimination
sexual violence and sexual threat
suicide and self-harm
theme
violence
threat and horror
sex
Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert
Moderate bad language, sex references, drug references
In this documentary, footage of Elvis Presley performing onstage and in rehearsals is combined with archive interviews in which the singer talks about his life and career.
In this documentary, footage of Elvis Presley performing onstage and in rehearsals is combined with archive interviews i ...
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
rude humour
theme
alcohol and smoking
Wasteman
Very strong language, strong violence, drug misuse
Prison drama in which a man's chances of early release is threatened with the arrival of a new cell mate.
Prison drama in which a man's chances of early release is threatened with the arrival of a new cell mate.
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Content Advice
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
suicide and self-harm
injury detail
nudity
The Moment
Very strong language, drug references
Mockumentary in which a pop star navigates creative challenges and intense pressure in the lead-up to her first arena tour.
Mockumentary in which a pop star navigates creative challenges and intense pressure in the lead-up to her first arena to ...
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Content Advice
threat and horror
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
suicide and self-harm
injury detail
theme
