Director(s)
Spike Lee
Production Year
1989
Genre(s)
Drama, Comedy
Approx. running minutes
120m
Cast
Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, Paul Benjamin, Frankie Faison, Robin Harris, Joie Lee, Miguel Sandoval, Rick Aiello, John Savage, Samuel L. Jackson, Rosie Perez, Martin Lawrence, Frank Vincent
Film
Do The Right Thing
strong language, racist language, violence, nudity
On the hottest day of the year, racial tensions spill over into violence in Brooklyn, New York. While the film is critical of racism, frequent racist abuse and some strong violence will disturb younger viewers.
On the hottest day of the year, racial tensions spill over into violence in Brooklyn, New York. While the film is critical of racism, frequent racist abuse and some strong violence will disturb younger viewers.
violence
threat and horror
language
sex
discrimination
nudity
alcohol and smoking
drugs
Director(s)
Spike Lee
Production Year
1989
Genre(s)
Drama, Comedy
Approx. running minutes
120m
Cast
Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn, John Turturro, Paul Benjamin, Frankie Faison, Robin Harris, Joie Lee, Miguel Sandoval, Rick Aiello, John Savage, Samuel L. Jackson, Rosie Perez, Martin Lawrence, Frank Vincent
strong language, racist language, nudity, strong violence
Classified Date:
12/08/2015
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Universal Pictures Int (UK)
- additional issues
- There are moderate sex references including a man saying that he is trying to keep his 'dick hard in a cruel and harsh world'. A woman also complains that it is too hot to make love.
Classified Date:
26/05/1989
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
strong language, racist language, violence, nudity
Classified Date:
23/08/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Sony DADC Europe Ltd
- additional issues
- There are moderate sex references including a man saying that he is trying to keep his "dick hard in a cruel and harsh world". A woman also complains that it is too hot to make love.
Contains strong violence
Classified Date:
08/01/2002
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
14/11/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Audio Commentary
Classified Date:
08/12/1989
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
CIC Video
Classified Date:
11/07/1989
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
CIC Video
Classified Date:
26/05/1989
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
10/06/2019
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Sony DADC Europe Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Audio commentary
Classified date
23/08/2019
BBFC reference
FVF062046
Language
English