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The Suicide Squad is given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, language, brief drug misuse

The Suicide Squad is given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, language, brief drug misuse
The Suicide Squad
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn turns his attention to the DC Extended Universe to bring us The Suicide Squad which has been given a 15 age rating by the BBFC.

The movie stars among other Idris Elba, Viola Davis and returning as Harley Quinn for a third time in movies Margot Robbie.

The movie is directed by James Gunn who brings us his take on the comic book replacing David Ayer who brought us the 2016 adaptation.

15 Certificate

Movie Synopsis

Sending in the most dangerous group of Supervillains Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn to name a few, the government want them to infiltrate the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

They have the best high-tech weapons to fight with as they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: The Suicide Squad
  • BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
  • Reason: strong bloody violence, gore, language, brief drug misuse
  • Release date: 30th July 2021
  • Runtime: 132m (2 hour 12 minutes)
  • Director: James Gunn
  • Starring: Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Margot Robbie

The Suicide Squad
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