• Director(s)

    Martin Scorsese

  • Production Year

    1980

  • Release date

    14/04/2023

  • Genre(s)

    Drama

  • Approx. running minutes

    129m

  • Cast

    Robert Deniro, Joe Pesci

Film

Raging Bull

strong violence, domestic abuse, sex references, very strong language

An intense US drama, from 1980, in which a self-destructive boxer’s violent tendencies alienate him from others. Tonally bleak, it deals with themes of violence and abuse, including against women in some disturbing scenes.…

An intense US drama, from 1980, in which a self-destructive boxer’s violent tendencies alienate him from others. Tonally bleak, it deals with themes of violence and abuse, including against women in some disturbing scenes.

Content Advice(May contain spoilers)

violence

threat and horror

language

sex

discrimination

drugs

injury detail

sexual violence and sexual threat

  • Director(s)

    Martin Scorsese

  • Production Year

    1980

  • Release date

    14/04/2023

  • Genre(s)

    Drama

  • Approx. running minutes

    129m

  • Cast

    Robert Deniro, Joe Pesci

strong violence, domestic abuse, sex references, very strong language
Classified Date:
16/02/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Park Circus Limited
violence
There are scenes of boxing violence which include repeated and amplified targeted blows and occasional emphasised blood spurts. The film also contains scenes in which men are attacked, including one scene in which a man repeatedly slams a car door on another man. Scenes of domestic abuse include those in which a man beats and slaps his wife, as well as sequences in which he verbally threatens and abuses her. In one scene, a man in distress repeatedly bangs his head against a stone wall before pummelling the wall with his fists in anger.
threat and horror
There are scenes in which a man becomes enraged, and which also feature a menacing tone.
language
Infrequent very strong language ('c**t') occurs, as well as strong language ('f**k'), and milder terms (for example, 'cock', 'dick', 'shit', 'bullshit', 'son of a bitch', 'balls', 'asshole', 'ass', 'bastard', 'Jesus', 'Christ', 'God', 'damn', 'jerk').
sex
There are strong verbal sex references, including to fellatio and anal sex. There are moderate sex scenes. An adult male flirts with a fifteen year-old girl; however, it is not suggested she is underage when they engage in sexual activity after a subsequent passage of years.
discrimination
The film contains discriminatory behaviour, including language ('faggot', 'fag', 'queer', 'moolinyan'). However, discrimination is not condoned by the work as a whole.
drugs
There is a brief undetailed verbal drug reference.
injury detail
There is strong injury detail in scenes in which men's faces are cut and swollen during boxing matches.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Contains coarse language and strong violence
Classified Date:
19/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Winchester Film Distribution
Classified Date:
09/12/1980
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
United Artists Corp. Ltd
Classified Date:
15/07/2005
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd
Classified Date:
24/05/2005
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material DVD audio commentary STORY TELLERS
violence
The scenes of boxing violence are strong and intense, with sight of blood and injuries. There are also scenes of violence outside the boxing ring, including a man striking his wife in a domestic violence context.
language
There is infrequent use of very strong language ('c**t'), as well as very frequent use of strong language ('f**k' and 'c**ksucker')
sex
There are crude verbal sex references, including to oral and anal sex, often in the context of insulting, aggressive and abusive exchanges. While no sex is shown, it is implied that sex has taken place.
discrimination
Discriminatory language is used, including 'fag' and 'queer' employed as insults.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A man is shown kissing a 14-year-old girl and it is implied they have sex, although this is not shown. He is sent to prison.
injury detail
There is sight of blood and injuries during boxing fights.
theme
A man is abusive towards his wife and family and is violent towards them, including hitting his wife.
alcohol and tobacco
Adult characters drink and smoke.
Classified Date:
24/05/2005
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material DVD audio commentary with Martin Scorsese
violence
The scenes of boxing violence are strong and intense, with sight of blood and injuries. There are also scenes of violence outside the boxing ring, including a man striking his wife in a domestic violence context.
language
There is infrequent use of very strong language ('c**t'), as well as very frequent use of strong language ('f**k' and 'c**ksucker')
sex
There are crude verbal sex references, including to oral and anal sex, often in the context of insulting, aggressive and abusive exchanges. While no sex is shown, it is implied that sex has taken place.
discrimination
Discriminatory language is used, including 'fag' and 'queer' employed as insults.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A man is shown kissing a 14-year-old girl and it is implied they have sex, although this is not shown. He is sent to prison.
injury detail
There is sight of blood and injuries during boxing fights.
theme
A man is abusive towards his wife and family and is violent towards them, including hitting his wife.
alcohol and tobacco
Adult characters drink and smoke.
Classified Date:
24/05/2005
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
DVD additional material DVD audio commentary with cast & crew
violence
The scenes of boxing violence are strong and intense, with sight of blood and injuries. There are also scenes of violence outside the boxing ring, including a man striking his wife in a domestic violence context.
language
There is infrequent use of very strong language ('c**t'), as well as very frequent use of strong language ('f**k' and 'c**ksucker')
sex
There are crude verbal sex references, including to oral and anal sex, often in the context of insulting, aggressive and abusive exchanges. While no sex is shown, it is implied that sex has taken place.
discrimination
Discriminatory language is used, including 'fag' and 'queer' employed as insults.
sexual violence and sexual threat
A man is shown kissing a 14-year-old girl and it is implied they have sex, although this is not shown. He is sent to prison.
injury detail
There is sight of blood and injuries during boxing fights.
theme
A man is abusive towards his wife and family and is violent towards them, including hitting his wife.
alcohol and tobacco
Adult characters drink and smoke.
Classified Date:
16/12/1994
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified Date:
17/04/1986
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified Date:
15/03/2023
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Park Circus Limited
Classified Date:
23/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Winchester Film Distribution
Classified Date:
19/06/1998
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified Date:
21/04/1994
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd

  • Classified date

    16/02/2023

  • Language

    English