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Mature (M)
Mature themes, violence and coarse language

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for THE BUTLER

Why this classification?

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

  • None
  • Very mild impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2013
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes, violence and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
132 minutes
Director/Creator
LEE DANIELS
Producer
LAURA ZISKIN / PAMELA OAS WILLIAMS / LEE DANIELS / BUDDY PATRICK / CASSIAN ELWES
Production company
LAURA ZISKIN PRODUCTION
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
HOPSCOTCH FILMS DISTRIBUTOR
File number
T13/3446
Classification number
260053
Alternative titles
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