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Revision as of 19:38, 1 April 2020

This is a list of movies that have been censored.

Turkey Censorship

  • Blade Runner 2049 - Nudity was removed from the Turkish release.

China Censorship

  • Babel - Nudity was removed from the movie.
  • Casino Royale - The movie was censored for the Chinese release.
  • Deadpool - The movie was banned due to nudity, graphic violence and strong language.
  • Ghost Busters (2016) - The movie was banned due to it's supernatural elements.
  • Infernal Affairs - The movie was made more family friendly.
  • Iron Man 2 - The words "Russia" and "Russian" were muted for the Chinese release.
  • Logan - Violence was toned down and nudity was removed.
  • Red Dawn (2012) - The movie was banned.
  • Skyfall - Violence was toned down.
  • Titanic - Nudity was removed from the movie.
  • Top Gun 3D - The movie was banned due to it showing "US military dominance".
  • World War Z - The movie was banned due to the movie having zombies and due to one of the actors not being allowed to set foot in China.

UK Censorship

  • 101 Dalmatians (live-action) - Due to the movie targeting a U rating the word "bloody" was changed to "blinkin".
  • Aadupuliyattam - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, strong violence and horror was removed.
  • Aarambam - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, strong violence was removed.
  • ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, some strong language was removed.
  • Above the Law - Violence and drug use was toned down.
  • Absolutely Anything - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, some strong language was removed.
  • A Christmas Story (2016) - Due to the movie targeting a U rating, discriminatory language was removed.
  • Agent Cody Banks - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating the scene that shows a double ear clap was cut.
  • A Good Day to Die Hard - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating violence was toned down, blood was removed and some strong language was removed.
  • A Hard Day's Night - Due to the movie targeting a U rating the words "Get knotted" was cut.
  • Aquaman - The film was submitted for advisory cuts, the BBFC told them the film would get a 12 rating unless "bloody detail" was removed. The final cut was rated 12a due to the "bloody detail" no longer being in the movie.
  • A View to a Kill - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, violence and sexuality was toned down.
  • Baaghi - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, some strong violence was cut.
  • Babylon 5: Messages from Earth - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, a scene of man wielding chainsticks was cut.
  • Batman Returns - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, violence was toned down and reckless behavior was cut.
  • Battle on the Beach - Due to the movie targeting a U rating the movie was censored.
  • Bad Man's River - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating it was censored.
  • Bare Behind Bars - Due to the movie targeting a 18 rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • Beerfest - Due to the movie targeting a 15 rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • Big - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, strong language was removed.
  • Billy Madison - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, strong language and some violence was removed.
  • Batman Forever - In order to get the PG rating violence was toned down.
  • BumbleBee - The film cut 6 seconds wroth of footage in order to get a PG rating.
  • Can't Buy Me Love - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating it was censored.
  • Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, strong language was removed.
  • Casino Royale - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, some violence was removed.
  • Dilwale - Some strong violence cut to receive a 12A rating.
  • Diamonds Are Forever - Due to it targeting a PG strong language was removed, sexuality was toned down.
  • Dr. No - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, violence and sexuality was toned down.
  • Eraser - Due to the movie targeting a 15 rating it was censored.
  • From Russia with Love - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, nudity and sexual dialogue was removed and violence was toned down.
  • GoldFinger - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, violence and sexuality was toned down.
  • GoldenEye - Due to the movie targeting a 12 rating, violence was toned down.
  • Horns - Due to the movie targeting a 15 rating, sexual violence and strong graphic violence were removed from the film.
  • Howard the Duck - A comic scene involving condoms as well as a shot of a tongue in a cigarette lighter socket were cut on theatrical and VHS release for a PG rating. A later DVD was cut more heavily for unknown reasons; finally, the film was released uncut on DVD in 2008 with a 12 rating.
  • Indian and Jones The Temple of Doom - In order to get a PG rating violence was toned down.
  • I'm a Porn Star - Scenes of explicit pornography cut to receive an 18 rating, rather than the R18 sex shop category.
  • Jack Reacher - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating violence was toned down.
  • Jingle All The Way - A comic scene involving nunchakus was cut for a PG rating.
  • John Wick 2 - Some blood was removed from a suicide scene in order to get a 15 rating.
  • Justin Bieber's Believe - Two uses of strong language were completely obscured to receive a PG rating.
  • Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - Post-production advice led to the removal of a headbutt and other violence during a fight scene for a 12 rating. In the completed version of the film, "glamorized" images of a flick knife were cut for a 12 rating.
  • Lawman - Violence was toned down.
  • Licence to Kill - Due to the movie targeting a 15 rating the BBFC censored it, violence was
  • toned down.
  • Maid in Japan - Scenes in which semen is visible as well as unsimulated oral sex were cut to receive an 18 rating, rather than the R18 sex shop category.
  • Manithan - Brief images of bloodied bodies were cut for a 12A rating.
  • Marmaduke - A single use of the word 'spaz' was removed in order to receive a U classification as opposed to a 12A.
  • Massacre in Dinosaur Valley - A scene showing a cock fight was cut in order to receive a 18 rating.
  • Maze Runner - Due to the movie targeting a 12 rating, some violence was removed.
  • Maze Runner Scorch Trials - Due to the movie targeting a 12 rating some violence was removed.
  • Milk the Maid - Explicit real sex removed in order to receive an 18 rating, rather than the R18 sex shop category.
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail - The initial theatrical release was cut for an A certificate, removing some sexual references and uses of 'Jesus Christ' as an exclamation.
  • Mrs. Doubtfire - A sequence of a chain of moderate sex references was removed on theatrical and video release for years in order for the film to receive a PG rating. The film was released uncut with a 12 rating in 2012.
  • My Best Friend's Wedding - A single sexual use of the word 'f***' removed in order to receive a 12 rating.
  • My Dog the Champion - A single use of the word 'spastic' removed in order to receive a U rating.
  • Mystery Men - Besides a compulsory ear-clap cut, the sound of a headbutt was removed on home video to receive a PG rating.
  • Night of the Grizzly - Cut for a U rating on 1966 theatrical release. Released uncut with a PG on home video in 1987.
  • Octopussy - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating nudity was censored.
  • On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Sexuality was toned down in order to get a PG rating.
  • Open Season 2 - A single use of 'spaz' was removed to receive a PG rating.
  • Other Blokes' Wives 2 - Shots of labia removed in order to receive an 18 rating, rather than the R18 sex shop category.
  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 - A moment of moderate violence and two sequences of weapons display (knives) were cut to obtain a PG. There is no UK uncut version released.
  • Pixiwoo Presents: Hollywood Icons - Some strong sex references removed in order to receive a 12 rating.
  • Prince of Darkness - A 15-rated version released on home video removes some strong violence. Re-released on DVD uncut with the same 15 rating.
  • Pudsey the Dog: The Movie - A single use of 'bugger' was cut to receive a U rating.
  • Sammy's Great Escape - A single use of mild bad language was cut to receive a U rating.
  • Secondhand Lions - Shots of flick knives removed from theatrical release to receive a PG. Released uncut on home video with a 12.
  • Short Circuit 2 - A scene of nunchaku use and two uses of strong language were removed in order to receive a PG on VHS. The most recent UK DVD release restores the nunchaku use but still has the strong language removed with a PG rating.
  • Specter - Due to the movie targeting a 12a rating violence was toned down.
  • Spiderman 2 - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating violence was toned down.
  • Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating violence was toned down.
  • Step Up 4 - Miami Heat: A partially obscured use of 'motherf***er' and an aggressive use of 'bitch' were removed to receive a PG.
  • Stick It - A partial use of strong language from a song lyric was removed to receive a PG rating.
  • Taken - Due to the movie targeting a 15 rating, violence was toned down and blood was removed.
  • Taken 2 - Due to the movie targeting a 12A rating, violence was toned down.
  • Ted - Released in an edited PG-12 version in some theaters, presumably removing some crude language/sexual humor.
  • Ted 2- Released in an edited PG-12 version in some theaters, presumably removing some crude language/sexual humor.
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Violence was toned down, some weapons were removed from the film and the word ninjas was removed form the movies.
  • The Cockwell Inn - Due to the movie targeting a 18 rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, violence was toned down.
  • The DUFF - A scene with strong sex references was removed from the theatrical release in order to receive a 12A. Remained cut on home video.
  • The Da Vinci Code - Due to the movie targeting a 12 rating violence was toned down.
  • The Equalizer 2 - The film was submitted for advisory cuts, the BBFC told them that the film would be rated 18 due to violence and gore. When the final version of the film was submitted the violence and gore was removed, as a result it got a 15 rating.
  • The Expendables - The impact of a man being stabbed in the throat was cut for theatrical and DVD release to receive a 15 rating. Released uncut on Blu-Ray with an 18 rating.
  • The Heartbreak Kid - A brief scene in which a donkey's erect penis is close to a woman was cut to receive a 15 rating on theatrical and DVD release. Released uncut on HD-DVD with an 18 rating.
  • The Hunger Games - The movie was censored in order to get a A12 rating, as a result blood was digitally removed and violence was toned down.
  • The River (1984) - Cut by 10 seconds for a PG rating upon theatrical release. All home video releases are uncut with a 15 rating.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - When seen in an advisory screening, the BBFC informed the distributor that sight of a nude pinup and a fight scene would earn the film a 12A. The film was re-edited to receive a PG - this edited version was released worldwide as a result.
  • Thunderball - The movie was censored in order to get an A rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • The Wings of Honneamise - A scene of attempted rape was removed to receive a PG. Was released uncut on home video in 2015 with a 15 rating.
  • The Witches - Cut for a PG upon original release in 1990 to shorten some scenes which were considered particularly frightening to young audiences. Released uncut on home video with the same rating in 2000.
  • Thirunaal - Some strong bloody violence was cut to receive a 12A.
  • Tomorrow Never Dies - In order to get a 12 rating violence was toned down and nudity was censored.
  • Twister - A use of strong language was removed in order to receive a PG.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

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ITV

  • Skyfall - Some violence and language was removed.
  • Small Soldiers - Some language was removed.

Cartoon Network UK

India Censorship

  • A History of Violence - In order to get released in India it was censored.
  • Avengers: Age of Altron - The words ass and shit were muted.
  • Atomic Blonde - Due to the movie targeting a A rating it was censored, Alcohol lables were blurred, any scene that showed nudity was cut, the words "Cock", "Cock Sucker", "Bastard", "My balls", "Prick", "Bitch" and "stoli" were muted.
  • Basic Instinct - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating, strong sexual content, graphic violence and some language was cut.
  • Batman vs Superman - Nudity was censored.
  • Baywatch - Due to the movie targeting a A rating, sexuality was toned down, and language was muted
  • Borat - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating it was censored.
  • Bridesmaids - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating it was censored.
  • Clerks - Due to the movie targeting a U rating, profanity was muted.
  • Cruel Intentions - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating, strong sexual content and some language was cut.
  • Deadpool - Swear words were muted, sex scenes were cut, nudity was cut, violence was toned down.
  • Jack Reacher Never Go Back - Swear words were muted.
  • Logan - Nudity was cut.
  • One Missed Call (English edition) - Due to the movie targeting a U/A cut it was censored.
  • Secretary - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating, sexual content and violence was toned down.
  • Specter - The Kiss scene was cut.
  • Suicide Squad - The words Son of a Bitch, Ass, Pussy, Dickhead, Crotch and Asshole were muted.
  • The Arugmentative Indian - In order to be released in India, the words Cow, Hindu India, Hindutva and Gujarat were muted.
  • The Hangover - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating it was censored.
  • The Girl with the Dragon - the CBFC wanted to cut scenes that showed rape, sex and torture.
  • The Pink Mirror - It was banned due to it being vulgar and offensive.
  • The Sweetest Thing - Due to the rating targeting a U rating, it was censored.
  • Wonder Woman (2017) - Due to the movie targeting a U/A rating sexuality was toned down.
  • X-Men: Days of Future Past - Nudity was removed from the flim.

Japan Censorship

  • Antichrist - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters, presumably cutting some extreme gore and graphic sex.
  • Blue is the Warmest Color - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters, presumably cutting the graphic sex.
  • Carrie (2013) - Released in an edited PG-12 version in some theaters, presumably removing some strong violence.
  • Chappie - Some graphic violence removed in order to receive a PG-12 rating.
  • Deadpool - Due to the movie targeting a R15+ rating, graphic nudity was blurred.
  • Dogtooth - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters which cut all explicit shots of bare breasts/genitals.
  • The Hangover Part II - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters.
  • The Kids Are All Right - Released in an edited R15+ version in theaters. Released uncensored with an R18+ on DVD.
  • Lovelace - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters, presumably cutting the graphic sex.
  • Savages - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters.
  • Ted - Released in an edited PG-12 version in some theaters, presumably removing some crude language/sexual humor.
  • The Wolf of Wall Street - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters, presumably cutting graphic sex and drug use.
  • Zombie 108 - Released in an edited R15+ version in some theaters.

Finland Censorship

  • Bad Lieutenant - Heavily cut for a K-16 rating on a 1994 release.
  • The Boondock Saints - Cut for a K-16 rating on a VHS release in 2000.
  • Cut! - Cut for a K-16 rating on theatrical release in 1971.
  • Cut and Run - Cut for a K-16 rating on VHS. Released uncut with a K-18 on DVD.
  • Darkman - Cut for a K-16 rating on home video release in 1991. Released uncut with a K-15 in 2003.
  • The Fall of the Roman Empire - Cut for a K-12 rating on theatrical rerelease in 1973. Modern releases are uncut with the same K-12 rating.
  • Fire Down Below - Cut for a K-16 rating on a VHS release in 1997. Released uncut on DVD with a K-18 in 2001.
  • Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - Cut for a K-16 rating on a VHS release in 1998. Released uncut with a K-18 rating in 2001.
  • Highlander II: The Quickening - Cut for a K-16 rating on a 1991 release after initially being rated uncut with a K-18. Released uncut again with the same K-16 rating in 1998.
  • The New York Ripper - Heavily cut for a K-16 rating on home video release in 1989. Released uncut with a K-18 in 2007.
  • The Punisher - Heavily cut for a K-16 rating on releases in both 1990 and 1995. Released uncut with a K-18 in 2006.
  • Rambo: First Blood Part II - Cut for a K-16 rating on home video release in 1989. Released uncut with a K-15/13 rating in 2001.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

Germany Censorship

  • Casino Royale - In order to get a FSK-12 rating violence was toned down.
  • Cats & Dogs - Originally released in theaters with a 12 rating. Some violence was cut on home video in order to receive a 6 rating. No uncut release available.
  • Con Air - Released cut with a 16 rating on some VHS/DVD releases. A separate uncut VHS/DVD release is available with an 18 rating.
  • Crank: High Voltage - Heavily cut for a 16 rating on DVD. A separate 18-rated DVD is available, however not even this release is fully uncut.
  • Daredevil - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release.
  • Dead Alive - Heavily cut for a 16 rating on DVD. This version was made with further cuts from the 85-minute R-rated MPAA cut, taking it down to 80 minutes.
  • The Evil Dead - Heavily cut for a 16 rating on DVD.
  • Gamer - Heavily cut for a 16 rating upon theatrical release.
  • Hulk - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release.
  • Iron Man - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release by four minutes, however this proved unnecessary when an uncut home video release managed to get a 12 rating.
  • Jack the Giant Slayer - Scenes that showed death and graphic violence were cut.
  • The Last Boy Scout - Released with heavy cuts for graphic violence on rental VHS and all DVDs for a 16 rating. An uncut version was only released on VHS with an 18 rating.
  • Maleficent - Cut for a 6 rating upon theatrical release. Remained cut on DVD, however was released uncut with a 12 rating on Blu-Ray.
  • Predator 2 - Cut for a 16 rating on DVD. Separate uncut 18-rated DVD and Blu-Ray available.
  • Saw III - A heavily cut version (cut by 21 minutes) was rated 16. A less-cut version on home video is rated 18, while a completely uncut version was placed on the SPIO/JK index.
  • Scarface - Graphic violence and language cut/removed for a 16 rating in West Germany.
  • Sleepy Hollow - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release.
  • Snake in the Eagle's Shadow - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release and on VHS; oddly enough, when the film was rereleased in a 16-rated DVD collection, it had been cut even further.
  • Spring Breakers - Cut for a 16 rating upon theatrical release.
  • Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie - Cut for a 16 rating on VHS.
  • The Terminator - Released heavily cut with a 16 rating for VHS/DVD releases before 2010. In 2010, the uncut version of the film was reclassified with the same 16 rating.
  • Virtuosity - Heavily cut for a 16 rating upon theatrical release. Rerated uncut in 2013 with the same rating.
  • Wedlock - Cut for a 16 rating on theatrical and home video release.
  • The Woman in Black - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release.
  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine - A couple being doused with gasoline was cut for a 16 rating upon theatrical release. The uncut version was released with the same 16 rating on home video.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

Italy Censorship

  • Conan the Barbarian (1982) - Cut for a T rating on a release in 1991. Uncut version classified VM14.
  • Dr. No - Violence was toned down.
  • Last Tango in Paris - Cut for a VM14 rating on a release in 1988. Uncut version classified VM18.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

Singapore Censorship

  • 8MM - Released heavily cut for a PG rating on original release. A less cut release was rated PG13. Uncut version classified R21.
  • Along Came Polly - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Anyone for Sex? - Cut for a PG rating on VHS release. No uncut version as of this writing.
  • Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Cut for a PG rating on original release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Basic Instinct - Heavily cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified R21.
  • Black Swan - Cut for an M18 rating on original release. No uncut release as of this writing.
  • Blue Gender: The Warrior - Cut for a PG rating on home video. No uncut release as of this writing.
  • Braveheart - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified M18.
  • Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Cut for a PG rating on theatrical release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Date Night - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified M18.
  • The Fast and the Furious - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • From Hell - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified M18.
  • Girl, Interrupted - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Good Will Hunting - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Hannibal - Cut for a PG rating on original release. Uncut version classified M18.
  • Hollow Man - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified M18.
  • Little Nicky - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • The Loss of Sexual Innocence - Cut for a PG rating on VHS release. No uncut release as of this writing.
  • Macross the Movie: The Super Dimension Fortress - Cut for a PG rating on original release. No uncut version as of this writing.
  • My Wife is a Gangster 3 - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Perfect Blue - Cut for a PG rating on VHS release. Uncut version classified R21.
  • Scent for a Woman - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie - Cut for a PG rating on VHS release. No uncut version as of this writing.
  • The Simpsons Movie - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • There's Something About Mary - Cut for a PG rating on original release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Titanic - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Troy - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.
  • Videodrome - Cut for a PG rating on original release. No uncut version as of this writing.
  • Water for Elephants - Cut for a PG rating on at least one release. Uncut version classified NC-16.

USA Censorship

  • 31 - Due to the movie targeting a R rating it was censored.
  • The Avengers - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating violence was toned down.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • Addicted - Some sexual content was removed. Those scenes were added back into the movie in the extended edition.
  • A Dirty Shame - Due to the movie targeting a R rating it was heavly censored.
  • Alexander - Due to the movie being to long some scenes were cut.
  • Aliens vs Predator Requiem - Some violence was removed from the flim.
  • American Pie - Due to the movie targeting a R rating sexuality was toned down.
  • American Pie 2 - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, sexuality was toned down and nudity was removed from the film.
  • American Pie American Wedding - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, nudity and strong language was removed from the film.
  • American Pie Presents Band Cam - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, nudity was removed from the film.
  • American Pie Presents Beta House - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, nudity was removed from the film.
  • American Pie Presents: The Book of Love - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile - Due to the movie targeting a R rating. nudity was removed from the film and sexuality was toned down.
  • American Reunion - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, nudity was removed from the film, sexuality was toned down, and strong language was removed from the film.
  • American Psycho - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, scenes that showed extreme violence and explicit sex was removed from the film.
  • America the Beautiful - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, strong language was removed from the film anf sexuality was toned down.
  • Amityville: The Awakening - Originally rated R for "strong horror violence and for language", re-edited to receive a PG-13.
  • Anchorman 2: The Legend - Some sexual humor was cut, this was done so the flim would be rated PG-13 rating. Re-released in theaters with an R rating after initial failure; this R-rated version is also available on home video.
  • A-Team - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, strong language was removed.
  • Avatar - Due to the movie being to long certain scenes were cut in order to reduce to movie's runtime.
  • Babylon A.D - Some language was removed, any mentions of death were cut and some of the violence was cut in order to get a PG-13 rating, The DVD is unrated and adds these scenes back into the movie.
  • Bad Moon - An opening intercut of sex and violence was edited to avoid an NC-17.
  • Bad Santa - Nudity and strong language was removed from the theatrical cut, the unrated DVD adds those scenes back into the movie.
  • Basic Instinct - Particularly explicit scenes re-edited with different angles to avoid an NC-17. Unrated edition released on home video.
  • Dawn of Justice: Batman vs. Superman - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, violence was toned down and blood was digitally removed.
  • Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker - Due to the movie targeting a PG raiting, violence was toned down and blood was digitally removed.
  • Black & White - Some strong sexual content cut to receive an R rating.
  • Bob the Butler - A scene of partial nudity and some sexual humor removed to get a PG rating.
  • Body of Evidence - Graphic sex scenes were toned down/removed to avoid an NC-17 rating. Unrated version released on home video.
  • Breaking the Rules - Originally received an R rating; re-edited for a PG-13.
  • Bully - The scene involving a bully harassing a child and using multiple F-words edited to avoid an R rating.
  • Caligula - Due to the movie targeting a R rating nudity was reduced and sexuality was toned down.
  • Casino Royale - In order to get a PG-13 rating violence was toned down.
  • Cowboys vs Aliens - Some scenes were cut due to the studio wanting to reduce the entire. These scenes were latter added back into the Extended Edition.
  • Daredevil - The studio censored the film in order to make it get the more family friendly PG-13 rating. The violence was toned down in order to avoid the R rating, it latter got a R rated director's cut.
  • Dawn of the Dead - Nudity was censored for the American release.
  • Dead Alive - Heavily cut from 97 minutes to 85 minutes, removing extreme violence to avoid an NC-17. Unrated edition released on home video.
  • Die Another Day - Sexuality was toned down in order to get a PG-13 rating.
  • Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 - Violence was toned down for the American release.
  • Dragon Ball Z: Tree of Might - Violence was toned down for the American release.
  • Dream House - Some graphic violence removed to receive a PG-13 rating.
  • Dr. No - Violence was toned down.
  • Elektra - Due to 20th Century Fox wanting to reduce the runtime and the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, some scenes were cut. Those scenes were cut due to it increasing the runtime and due to violence.
  • Equals - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, nudity was removed from the film.
  • Ever After: A Cinderella Story - A PG-rated version on VHS removed a few uses of the F-word that earned the original a PG-13 for "momentary strong language". Released uncut on DVD.
  • Eyes Wide Shut - Shots of explicit sex covered by digitally added figures to avoid an NC-17. Unrated edition released on home video.
  • Fantastic Four - Some dialogue was removed from the flim due to the runtime.
  • Fast and Furious 6 - Violence was toned down.
  • Fast Times at Ridgemont High - Male frontal nudity was removed from a sex scene in order to avoid an X.
  • Footloose (1984) - Re-edited to receive a PG rating, removing an F-word and a shot of male frontal nudity.
  • Freddy Got Fingered - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating it was censored.
  • Freeway - Due to the movie targeting a R rating, sexuality was toned down.
  • Ghost Rider - Due to Sony wanting to reduce the runtime, the movie was censored.
  • Ghostbusters - Strong language was removed from the flim in order to get a PG-13 rating, these scenes are added back into the movie in the extened edition.
  • Ghost Writer - Strong language was removed from the flim in order to get a PG-13 rating.
  • G.I Joe: Retaliation - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, violence was toned down.
  • Girl Next Door - Nudity and language were cut, sexual situations were reduced in order to get a R rating. The unrated DVD adds these scenes back into the movie.
  • Green Lantern - Some language and character development was cut out of the flim.
  • GoldenEye - Violence was toned down due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating.
  • Gummo - Scene of a young child huffing removed to receive an R rating.
  • Hancock - Re-edited to receive a PG-13 rating; the unrated version released on home video shows that these edits were likely removing a comic sex scene and an additional use of the F-word.
  • Ichi the Killer - A number of very violent and sexual scenes were cut for an R rating.
  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry - Originally rated R (and upheld on appeal), re-edited to receive a PG-13 rating. A common rumor is that one of the things the MPAA objected to was a homosexual kiss on the lips, threatening to give the film an R rating unless it was cut.
  • Inside Deep Throat - The R-rated version of the film censors a scene in which explicit unsimulated oral sex is visible. Unedited version rated NC-17.
  • Into the Grizzly Maze - Originally rated R for "violence, grisly images, language, and brief sexuality/nudity". Re-edited version rated PG-13 for "animal attack/disturbing images, violence, terror, brief sexuality and language".
  • James Bond 007 Casino Royal - The violence was toned down due to it being considered to realistic.
  • Jarhead 2: Field of Fire - Scenes with nudity and strong violence were cut in order to get a R rating, the DVD's added those scenes ack into the movie in the Unrated edition.
  • Jarhead 3: The Siege - Blood was digitally removed from the flim, it was added back into the movie in the unrated DVD.
  • Josie and the Pussycats - Some language and sexual innuendo was removed from a 'family edition' home video release for a PG rating.
  • The King's Speech - Scene of man working through his stutter by using strong language edited in a PG-13 edition of the film. (The original scene had 18 F-words, the PG-13 edition has 1.) This cut was never released on home video.
  • The Lost City of Z - Due to the movie targeting a a PG-13 rating, violence was toned down.
  • Licence to Kill - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating the MPAA censored the movie, violence was toned down.
  • Logan's Run - Some strong violence and sexual content removed to receive a PG rating.
  • Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating and due to the movie's runtime being to long it was censored, violence was toned down and some scenes were cut in order to reduce to movie's runtime.
  • Lord of the Rings The Two Towers - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating and due to the movie's runtime being to long it was censored, violence was toned down and some scenes were cut in order to reduce to movie's runtime.
  • Lord of the Rings The Return of the King - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating and due to the movie's runtime being to long it was censored, violence was toned down and some scenes were cut in order to reduce to movie's runtime.
  • Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - 23 minutes was cut from the flim in order to make the flim a fast peace children's movie.
  • Mirrors - Scenes that had strong graphic violence were removed in order to receive a R rating.
  • Mortdecai - Re-edited in a PG-13 edition on its video on demand release to try to draw in a new market.
  • Perfect Blue - Shots of full-frontal nudity cropped, as well as some graphic gore removed and a rape scene shortened in order to receive an R rating. Unrated edition released on home video.
  • Postmark Paradise - A PG-13 version was released on home video which removed some brief strong language.
  • The Raid 2 - Cut for an R rating, though the director mentioned in an interview that the changes were very subtle/a matter of a few frames.
  • Rio - Originally rated PG for "mild off color humor". Re-edited to receive a G.
  • Robocop - Had to be repeatedly resubmitted to the MPAA to secure an R rating over an X, finally secured by adding comedic relief that toned down the overall impact of the film.
  • Salt - Violence was toned down.
  • Saigon Commandos - Some violence was removed in order to get a R rating.
  • Saturday Night Fever - After the mass success of the R-rated version, a PG-rated cut was released for a wider audience. This cut dubbed over/muted strong language and explicit sexual references, as well as cutting some nudity and a rape scene.
  • Sausage Party - The pubic hair on a pita bread's scrotum had to be removed to avoid an NC-17 rating.
  • Saving Silverman - Sexual content and strong language were removed.
  • Scary Movie 3 - Sexual content was removed.
  • Scary Movie 4 - Sexual content was removed.
  • Scary Movie 5 - Sexual content was removed.
  • School for Scoundrels - Sexual content and some language was removed.
  • Scream - Scenes of gore had to be cut or shortened to achieve an R rating.
  • Spider-Man - Some violence toned down, and blood was digitally removed due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating.
  • Sucker Punch - The movie's theatrical cut was censored in order to get a PG-13 rating, strong language was removed, the violence was toned down, and sexual content was removed. These scenes were latter added in a R rated extended edition.
  • Suicide Squad - Sexual Situations were removed and the violence was toned down.
  • Super Size Me - An 'educational version' was released with a PG rating specifically for schools, removing bad language and sexual references.
  • Sweet Savior - Some explicit sex removed in order to receive an R rating.
  • Taken - The blood effects were reduced in size, images showing drugs were removed, sexual situations were toned down and torture was also toned down in order to get a PG-13 rating, the film was released with a unrated extended edition.
  • Taken 2 - Blood effects were reduced to get a PG-13 rating. The movie was latter released with a unrated DVD extended edition.
  • Taken 3 - The F-word was censored and blood effects were reduced in order to get a PG-13 rating. The movie was latter released with a unrated extended edition.
  • Team America: World Police - The puppet sex scene had to be cut and altered to receive an R rating. Uncut version is released unrated.
  • The King's Speech - Scene of man working through his stutter by using strong language edited in a PG-13 edition of the film. (The original scene had 18 F-words, the PG-13 edition has 1.) This cut was never released on home video.
  • Treasure Island - Some violence was edited out for a G rating upon a 1975 reissue. Released uncut in 1992 with a PG.
  • The Bye Bye Man - Re-edited for a PG-13 rating after originally being rated R for "bloody horror violence, language and some sexuality".
  • The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Some explicit sex was removed in an R-rated cut.
  • The Fog - Longer shots of a man burning alive were removed in order to receive a PG-13. Unrated edition released on home video.
  • The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - Due to the movie being to long certain scenes were cut in order to reduce the movie's runtime.
  • The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug - Due to the movie being to long certain cut certain scenes in order to reduce the movie's runtime.
  • The Hobbit Battle of Five Armies - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, violence was toned down.
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Violence was toned down for a PG-13 rating.
  • The Young & Prodigious T.S. Spivet - Due to the movie targeting a PG rating, strong language was removed from the film.
  • The Wolverine - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, blood and gore was removed from the film and strong language was removed from the film.
  • Tomorrow Never Dies - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, nudity was removed from the film and violence was toned down.
  • Watchmen - Due to the movie being to long certain scenes in order to reduce the movie's runtime.
  • Wonder Woman 2009 - Due to the movie targeting a PG-13 rating, violence was toned down.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

ABC

  • The Fifth Element - Language, nudity and violence were removed.

Cartoon Network

  • Antz (Movie) - Language was toned down.
  • Home Alone - Language was toned down.
  • Monster House - Language was toned down.
  • Scooby Doo (Movie) - Rude humor was toned down.
  • Shrek - Language was toned down.
  • Spider Man - Violence was toned down and sexuality was toned down.
  • Superman Doomsday - Violence was toned down.
  • Surf up - Language was toned down.

Adult Swim

  • Akira - Due to network standards nudity and the word "Fuck" were removed from the movie.
  • Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven's Door - Due to network standards, language and some sexuality were censored.

FX

Sci Fi Channel

  • Battlestar Galactic: Razor - Some violence was removed, and some scenes were made in order to reduce to movies runtime.
  • Ghost in the Shell - Nudity was blurred out.
  • Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture - Nudity was blurred out.
  • Species: The Awakening - Nudity, strong violence and profanity were removed.
  • Vampire Wars - Nudity and profanity were removed.

TNT

  • 300 Rise of an Empire- Violence, and nudity was removed
  • Jonah Hex- 3 min were cut from the film.
  • Guardians of the Galaxy- 6 min were cut from the film.
  • The Matrix - Religious references were removed, and language was toned down.
  • American Pie - Nudity, profanity and some sexual references were removed.
  • American Pie 2 - Profanity was removed.
  • It- Some violence was removed and some profanity was removed.
  • Watchmen - Profanity, and nudity was removed.

TBS

  • Blade: Trinity - Graphic violence was toned down and profanity was removed.
  • The Family - Profanity was removed.

AMC

  • Breakfast Club - Language was toned down.
  • The Matrix - Religious references were removed, and language was toned down.
  • The Matrix Reloaded - Nudity was removed, and language was toned down.
  • The Matrix Revolutions - Sexuality and language was toned down.

Nickelodeon

Disney+

  • Dumbo - Crow scene was cut.

Australia Censorship

  • Barbarella - Nudity censored in order to receive an M rating. No uncut version released.
  • Brüno - Sex scenes edited for an MA15+; uncut Blu-ray version classified R18+.
  • Grown Ups 2 - Some crude humor was censored in order to receive a PG rating. Uncut M rated version released on Netflix Australia.
  • Hellraiser - Was initially classified R18+; distributor chose to censor/cut three minutes of graphic violence for theatrical release in order to receive an M rating. Released on home video uncut with the R18+ rating.
  • The Hero - Initially refused classification, but cut more than necessary from a censored R18+ version to receive an M rating in theaters.
  • Hot Shots! - A single use of "f***" was removed for both theatrical and VHS releases in order to receive a PG rating. Released on DVD uncut with an M rating.
  • Kung Fu Hustle - Some strong violence was cut for theatrical release to receive an M rating; classified MA15+ uncut on home video.
  • Lethal Weapon 4 - Some strong violence was cut to receive an M rating for theatrical and rental VHS releases. Released uncut on DVD and Blu-Ray with an MA15+.
  • Lionheart - Uncensored in theaters with an R18+; released on home video with graphic violence censored in order to receive an M rating.
  • Mad Max II - Some graphic violence was cut on theatrical release to receive an M rating rather than an R18+.
  • Men in Black - Some moderate violence was cut to receive a PG rating for the theatrical release. Released uncut on home video with an M rating; this same uncut version is typically shown on Australian television with a PG rating.
  • Quantum of Solace - Sexuality was toned down for the DVD release.
  • Total Recall - Initially released with graphic violence cut on home video to receive an M rating. A special edition release was passed uncut with an MA15+.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

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Channel 10

Channel 11

New Zealand Censorship

  • Hellbound: Hellraiser II - Cut for an R16 rating upon theatrical release. Released uncut on home video with an R18.
  • The Muppet Movie - Fozzie Bear being menaced by a sailor with a broken bottle was cut to receive a G rating.
  • World War Z - The theatrical cut toned down the violence, digitally removed blood and cut some scenes in order to reduce the runtime.

South Korea Censorship

  • Amelie - Cut for a 15 rating on home video.
  • The Big Short - Cut for a 15 rating upon theatrical release. Released uncut on DVD with an 18 rating.
  • The Hunt - Cut for a 15 rating upon theatrical release.
  • The Jackal - Cut for a 15 rating on home video.
  • Love Actually - Released in an "Asian edition" which was rated 15 on home video. Released uncut in 2013 with an 18 rating.
  • RoboCop (1987) - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release and a 15 rating on VHS. Released uncut on DVD in 2002 with an 18 rating.
  • Scent of a Woman - Cut for a 15 rating upon theatrical and VHS release. Released uncut on DVD with an 18 rating.
  • Starship Troopers - Cut for a 15 rating on home video.
  • Stone Cold - Cut for a 12 rating upon theatrical release. Released uncut on home video with an 18 rating.
  • Sweet November - Cut for a 15 rating upon theatrical release. Released uncut on DVD with an 18 rating.
  • We Are Your Friends - Cut for a 15 rating upon theatrical release.

France Censorship

Toonami France

  • Batman vs Robin - Violence was toned down.
  • Wonder Woman (2009) - Violence was toned down.
  • Justice League: Gods and Monsters - Violence was toned down.
  • Justice League: New Frontier - Violence was toned down.
  • The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 - Violence was toned down.
  • The Dark Knight Returns Part 2 - Violence was toned down.

Canada Censorship

  • Bumfights - The films are banned in seven out of thirteen provinces (including Quebec). Cut for an R-rating.
  • Exit to Eden - The movie was temporarily banned in Saschatewan due to its led of classification authority disband.
  • A Clockwork Orange - Banned in Alberta and Nova Scotia.
  • Romeo and Juliet (1968) - Banned in Ontario.
  • Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Censors in Nova Scotia bans the film due to "obscene and blasphemous" description. Received its "Restricted" rating by decision reverse.
  • Women in Love - Banned by Alberta censors due to nudity.