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Parental Guidance (PG)
Mild themes and coarse language

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for The Small Back Room

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on Britain in 1943, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Parental Guidance (Square)
  • Violence
  • Language
    Classification marking - Parental Guidance (Square)
  • 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
1949
Classification
PG
Consumer advice
Mild themes and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Accredited Classifier Decision - Film
Media type
Not Specified
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
108 minutes
Director/Creator
Michael Powell | Emeric Pressburger
Producer
Michael Powell | Emeric Pressburger
Production company
The Archers | London Film Productions
Country of origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
VIA VISION ENTERTAINMENT
File number
T26/24312
Classification number
CLAS-1423518
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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