No, the movie Lion (2016) is not Rated R; it received a PG-13 rating from the MPAA for thematic material and some sensuality, making it accessible for a broader audience, including families with older children.
Content rating
Rated PG-13 for thematic material and some sensuality.
The Lion King | 2019 | PG | – 1.3.
No, M. Night Shyamalan's movie Old (2021) is generally not recommended for most 12-year-olds due to strong violence, disturbing images (accelerated aging, body decomposition), partial nudity, suggestive content, and unsettling themes, despite being PG-13, with many parents finding its mature themes and graphic horror inappropriate for younger viewers.
Mufasa is given a "PG" age rating by the BBFC, meaning everyone's welcome to watch the new Lion King movie at ODEON.
While The Lion King doesn't explicitly feature openly LGBTQ+ characters, the villain Scar is widely interpreted as "queer-coded" due to his campy mannerisms, dramatic flair, and contrast to Mufasa's traditional masculinity, resonating with many viewers, with voice actors like Nathan Lane (Timon) and real-life gay animators involved in Disney's supportive environment. Additionally, fan theories and discussions often assign various LGBTQ+ identities (like gay, bi, trans) to characters like Scar, Timon, Pumbaa, and others in the franchise.
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Although the TV-MA rating means a program is technically made for 17-year-olds (18 in some cases), programs with this rating can sometimes be more graphic and severe than what R-rated movies and M-rated video games would typically allow, but it cannot be more graphic and severe than the NC-17-rated movies and AO-rated ...
Oppenheimer features two primary, explicit sex scenes with Jean Tatlock (Florence Pugh) and one involving his wife Kitty (Emily Blunt), plus implied encounters and nudity, centering around the R-rated themes of sex, nudity, and language that led to censorship in some countries. The scenes often highlight Oppenheimer's complex relationships, notably one where he reads from the Bhagavad Gita during intimacy, and another where he's nude with Kitty while she confronts him, exploring themes of sexuality and power.
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In addition to the violent scenes mentioned above, The Lion King has some scenes that could scare or disturb children under five years. For example, animals attack each other and try to kill each other. These scenes sometimes include images of gnashing teeth, which are frightening and might distress very young viewers.
Many reviewers praise the strong performances, the emotional depth, and the touching true story, while cautioning that it contains intense scenes that may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Due to the graphic and intense nature of the movie, it may not be suitable for children under 12 or 13. While some children may be able to handle the content of the movie, it is ultimately up to the parents or guardians to decide whether their child can handle the content.
The #1 highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, based on worldwide box office, is Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), which surpassed $1.3 billion, followed by 2019's Joker and Oppenheimer, though rankings can shift with newer releases. While Joker was the first R-rated film to cross $1 billion, Deadpool & Wolverine took the top spot in 2024.
Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated NC-17: Adults only – No one 17 and under admitted.
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18A: suitable for viewing by persons 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. May contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror. R: patrons under 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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