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Mature (M)
Mature themes and violence

What do the ratings mean?

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Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2012
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes and violence
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Sale/Hire
Media type
DVD
Version
MODIFIED
Duration
138 minutes
Director/Creator
RICHARD LINKLATER / MICHAEL MATTIOLI
Producer
LIZ GLOTZER / CELINE RATTRAY / MARTIN SHAFER / MATT WILLIAMS / DAVID MCFADZEAN / JUDD PAYNE / DETE MESERVE / GINGER SLEDGE / RICHARD LINKLATER / MICHAEL MATTIOLI
Production company
CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT / COLLINS HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT
File number
T12/1934
Classification number
255403
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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