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chip75 · 08-31-2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grim_tales

I watched 'Beetlejuice' last night, and a 15 seems harsh considering what gets given that rating nowadays IMO. There are some quite strong horror moments but it's done in a comic way. Maybe a 12 would be better.
It was a PG in the US!

Hasn't been submitted for home video for a few decades, the theatrical release is a 12A (since 2018). Might be problematic for the suicide references.

Bes30 · 09-01-2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

The Guns of Navarone now a '15'?

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-g...jpwwc01mzmzmtg

Weirdly Harold & Kumar 2 has a '15' via Netflix as well. That was a deserved '18' when last submitted to the BBFC. What on Earth is going on?!

Eibon · 09-01-2021, 01:32 PM

It was mentioned Netflix uses their own ratings, does anyone know if they show stuff uncut compared with UK disc equivalents? For example, is American Horror Story s1 uncut, unlike the disc version ?

goldshredder2 · 09-01-2021, 04:48 PM

They do have Aquaman uncut on Netflix

drush9999 · 09-02-2021, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by goldshredder2

They do have Aquaman uncut on Netflix

Yep can confirm it's uncut.

whedon · 09-02-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bes30

Weirdly Harold & Kumar 2 has a '15' via Netflix as well. That was a deserved '18' when last submitted to the BBFC. What on Earth is going on?!

Netflix don't base ratings on just the BBFC or IFCO: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/2064

KRW1 · 09-02-2021, 06:52 PM

I bet the BBFC would love to get their hands on Netflix. £££

Peachfuzz · 09-03-2021, 02:52 PM

Amazon Prime Video is similar to Netlix. It's mostly in line with the BBFC, but not exclusively. Now and then, you'll find uncut versions of various films, or whatever.

The Hornets · 09-03-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KRW1

I bet the BBFC would love to get their hands on Netflix. £££

Needs Government to pass a law requiring BBFC certification of online video content.

Currently only legally required for home video discs except documentaries etc which are exempt.

Rating of films in cinemas is on behalf of local councils who have the rating responsibility.

Markgway · 09-04-2021, 09:25 AM

I think Netflix are trolling the BBFC.

Malcolm X is now an '18'.

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/malco...jpwwc01mzm0mzm

koopabeach · 09-04-2021, 09:43 AM

'Malcolm X' (1992) is now an '18' for 'violence, discrimination theme'.
This, to me, is utterly insane. It is a PG-13 in the USA and has one scene of violence which is pretty tame.
What is going on with the BBFC? This film never should've been rated '18', especially given 'American History X's' recent downgrading from '18' to 15'.

I think the BBFC has been watered down to oblivion recently and I can't figure out why.

koopabeach · 09-04-2021, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

I think Netflix are trolling the BBFC.

Malcolm X is now an '18'.

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/malco...jpwwc01mzm0mzm

Sorry, I didn't see your reply before I posted! I agree. It isn't often a film gets an '18' rating from the BBFC and a 'PG-13' from the MPAA. What the **** is going on.

moviegeek1992 · 09-04-2021, 12:44 PM

Why are the BBFC creating new listings for the movies submitted by Netflix instead of adding the new ratings information under the existing films page, such as Malcolm X and Rush Hour etc and why didn’t Netflix just use the available ratings to begin with?

koopabeach · 09-04-2021, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

Why are the BBFC creating new listings for the movies submitted by Netflix instead of adding the new ratings information under the existing films page, such as Malcolm X and Rush Hour etc and why didn’t Netflix just use the available ratings to begin with?

There is nothing I'd deem to be adult content in 'Malcolm X'

Gizz · 09-04-2021, 01:05 PM

I remember when we had Sky Cinema and they would show the Alien films all day now Sky had rated them a 15'. Now are they not still 18 ?. The same with Die Hard my 4k is a 18 but Sky had rated it a 15. Is Sky breaking the law by ratings films themselves ?.

dallywhitty · 09-04-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizz

I remember when we had Sky Cinema and they would show the Alien films all day now Sky had rated them a 15'. Now are they not still 18 ?. The same with Die Hard my 4k is a 18 but Sky had rated it a 15. Is Sky breaking the law by ratings films themselves ?.

Confusingly there's a distinction between home video ratings and cinema ratings. A film could be granted a lower rating upon cinema re-release (like Alien being bumped down to a 15), but if it hasn't been resubmitted for home video, then it'll still be an 18.

drush9999 · 09-04-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Confusingly there's a distinction between home video ratings and cinema ratings. A film could be granted a lower rating upon cinema re-release (like Alien being bumped down to a 15), but if it hasn't been resubmitted for home video, then it'll still be an 18.

Back in the 80s and 90s some films received further cuts on home video.

dallywhitty · 09-04-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

Back in the 80s and 90s some films received further cuts on home video.

Yup. The BBFC are terrified of people hitting rewind.

I'm kinda grateful that I was born in the mid-90s, so by the time I really got into film, I didn't have to put up with British censorship too much. Although it was a bizarre experience finally watching Batman Forever uncut, because I'd watched the VHS to death as a kid and it was trimmed by a minute and a half.

drush9999 · 09-04-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Yup. The BBFC are terrified of people hitting rewind.

I'm kinda grateful that I was born in the mid-90s, so by the time I really got into film, I didn't have to put up with British censorship too much. Although it was a bizarre experience finally watching Batman Forever uncut, because I'd watched the VHS to death as a kid and it was trimmed by a minute and a half.

Thanks for making me feel old

Krynoid-Man · 09-04-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I'm kinda grateful that I was born in the mid-90s, so by the time I really got into film, I didn't have to put up with British censorship too much. Although it was a bizarre experience finally watching Batman Forever uncut, because I'd watched the VHS to death as a kid and it was trimmed by a minute and a half.

Same, although I don't think I've actually seen Batman Forever uncut yet despite having owned it on Blu-Ray at one point.

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koopabeach Active Member Member since:Aug 2021	Malcolm X now rated '18' 'Malcolm X' (1992) is now an '18' for 'violence, discrimination theme'. This, to me, is utterly insane. It is a PG-13 in the USA and has one scene of violence which is pretty tame. What is going on with the BBFC? This film never should've been rated '18', especially given 'American History X's' recent downgrading from '18' to 15'. I think the BBFC has been watered down to oblivion recently and I can't figure out why.

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09-01-2021, 01:32 PM	#2003
Eibon Special Member Member since:Nov 2013 DVD collection:327	It was mentioned Netflix uses their own ratings, does anyone know if they show stuff uncut compared with UK disc equivalents? For example, is American Horror Story s1 uncut, unlike the disc version ?

09-01-2021, 04:48 PM	#2004
goldshredder2 New Member Member since:Jan 2021 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:213 DVD collection:17	They do have Aquaman uncut on Netflix

09-02-2021, 06:52 PM	#2007
KRW1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Blu-ray collection:45	I bet the BBFC would love to get their hands on Netflix. £££

09-03-2021, 02:52 PM	#2008
Peachfuzz Active Member Member since:Aug 2020 Location:Scotland	Amazon Prime Video is similar to Netlix. It's mostly in line with the BBFC, but not exclusively. Now and then, you'll find uncut versions of various films, or whatever.

09-04-2021, 09:25 AM	#2010
Markgway Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:12	I think Netflix are trolling the BBFC. Malcolm X is now an '18'. https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/malco...jpwwc01mzm0mzm

09-04-2021, 12:44 PM	#2013
moviegeek1992 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:1402 DVD collection:255	Why are the BBFC creating new listings for the movies submitted by Netflix instead of adding the new ratings information under the existing films page, such as Malcolm X and Rush Hour etc and why didn’t Netflix just use the available ratings to begin with?

09-04-2021, 01:05 PM	#2015
Gizz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1724 DVD collection:842 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:54 Prime collection:44	I remember when we had Sky Cinema and they would show the Alien films all day now Sky had rated them a 15'. Now are they not still 18 ?. The same with Die Hard my 4k is a 18 but Sky had rated it a 15. Is Sky breaking the law by ratings films themselves ?.

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