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The BBFC has given An American Pickle a 12A age rating for infrequent strong langauge, discrimination, moderate comic violence

The BBFC has given An American Pickle a 12A age rating for infrequent strong langauge, discrimination, moderate comic violence
An American Pickle
Seth Rogen returns in a movie directed by Brandon Trost, the comedy star plays dual roles as n immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and one of his relatives.

It seems like a strange concept for a film but Rogen has been getting rave reviews for his role and the film has generally been well received.

12A age rating

Along with Rogen Molly Evensen and Eliot Glazer also have starring roles.

The movie is getting a cinema release in the UK and an HBO Max in the US, although it will play in theatres where possible.

Here is the BBFC breakdown of the movie.

  • BBFC certificate: 12A
  • Rating breakdown: infrequent strong langauge, discrimination, moderate comic violence
  • Runtime: 88 minutes (1 hour and 28 minutes)
  • Release Date: August 8th 2020
  • The movie was passed uncut

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