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Gran Turismo is given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, infrequent strong language

Gran Turismo is given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, infrequent strong language
Gran Turismo
Based on the video game for the Playstation, Sony Pictures Gran Turismo has been given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate threat, infrequent strong language

The movie stars Djimon Hounsou who has previously starred in the DC Comics movie Aquaman and will star in the upcoming Zack Snyder movie Rebel Moon, it also stars Orlando Bloom who has starred in film such as Elizabethtown from 2005 and Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest.

It is directed by Neill Blomkamp who has directed classics like Elysium and Demonic from 2021.

12A Certificate

Movie Synopsis

The unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Gran Turismo
  • BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
  • Reason: moderate threat, infrequent strong language
  • Release date: 11th August 2023
  • Runtime: 134 minutes (2 hours 14 minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Neill Blomkamp
  • Starring:
    • Djimon Hounsou
    • Orlando Bloom
    • David Harbour
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