SONIC THE HEDGEHOG | Australian Classification

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Parental Guidance (PG)

Comedic action violence

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Language Very mild impact
Drug use None
Nudity None
Sex None

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Sonic The Hedgehog is a live-action adventure film based on the popular character from Sega's game of the same name. Sonic finds himself on Earth being chased by both the government and a super villain, Dr. Robotnik. Sonic befriends a police officer, Tom, and together they must defeat Dr. Robotnik.

Themes

The film contains themes of self-sacrifice, including an owl saving Sonic. A government scientist hunts Sonic obsessively, using large numbers of armed drone to chase him. The film contains some crude humour, including fart jokes.

Violence

The film contains multiple intense chase sequences, featuring explosions, drones and large-scale destruction. The tension is released through comedic comments and the characters generally do not appear afraid. Some characters are knocked out but later revived. There is no blood or injuries shown.

Language

The film contains use of the words, "jerk" and "heck".

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Industry details

Classification date

31 January 2020

Year of production

2020

Classification

PG

Consumer advice

Comedic action violence

Category

Films

Category detail

Film - Public Exhibition

Media type

DCP

Version

ORIGINAL

Duration

99 minutes

Director/Creator

JEFF FOWLER

Producer

NEAL H. MORITZ / TOBY ASCHER / TORU NAKAHARA / TAKESHI ITO

Production company

SEGA SAMMY GROUP / ORIGINAL FILM / MARZA ANIMATION PLANET / BLUR STUDIO PRODUCTION

Country of origin

USA

Language

ENGLISH

Applicant

PARAMOUNT PICTURES AUSTRALIA PTY

File number

T20/0367

Classification number

287743

Alternative titles

Not Specified

Other Versions

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (Blu-Ray)

09 April 2020

Film - Sale/Hire

Comedic action violence and occasional mild coarse language

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