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Mature (M)
Mature themes, sexual references, drug use and coarse language

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A reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

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  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • violence
  • language
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • drug use
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)
  • nudity
  • sex
    Classification marking - Mature (Square)

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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2022
Classification
M
Consumer advice
Mature themes, sexual references, drug use and coarse language
Category
Films
Category detail
Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
117 minutes
Director/Creator
Darren Aronofsky
Producer
Jeremy Dawson | Ari Handel | Darren Aronofsky
Production company
A24 International
Country of origin
USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT Pty Ltd
File number
T22/18211
Classification number
CLAS-036113
Alternative titles
THE WHALE
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