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15 May 2025

DOOM: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages video game

Graphic violence and horror

Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) that follows the rise of the series' protagonist, the Doom Slayer, as he becomes the last hope of a kingdom fighting against the forces of Hell in a techno-medieval setting.

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19 March 2024

Sexual violence themes, sexual themes

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a six-part docuseries covering the disturbing stories about child Nickelodeon stars who suffered emotional and sexual abuse on set during the mid-1990s and early 2000s.

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24 November 2025

Strong violence & offensive language

A cyborg soldier and Sarah Connor must stop an advanced liquid Terminator from hunting down a young girl, whose fate is critical to the survival of the human race.

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15 December 2025

Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb

After Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt her and turn her into a Dark Phoenix, the X-Men are forced to decide whether her life is worth more than all of humanity.

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03 October 2017

Violence, offensive language & drug use

The Dark Horse is a true-story drama about Genesis Potini, a well-known chess player living with bipolar who has faced many challenges throughout his life. He finds purpose and healing through mentoring at-risk youth while protecting his nephew from gang life.

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03 October 2017

Te whakarekereke, te reo mōrihariha me te mahi pūroi

He whakaari kōrero-pono The Dark Horse mō Genesis Potini, he kaitākaro whaikīngi rongonui e pāngia ana ki te māuiui whaiaro rua, ā, kua arohia ngā tino wero puta noa i tōna ao. Ka whai take ia, ka whai rongoā hoki mā te whakaruruhau i ngā taiohi e whakaraerae ana i a ia e whakahaumaru ana i tāna irāmutu i te ao o te kēnge.

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29 January 2025

Violence

With the Dark Elves planning to plummet the universe into eternal darkness, Thor embarks on a personal journey where he is unexpectedly reunited with Jane Foster, who helps him in his effort to stop evil.

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13 July 2012

Violence

When Bane terrorises Gotham City, disrupting its eight-year-long period of peace, Bruce Wayne is forced to come out of hiding and face the villain.

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02 July 2008

Medium level violence

When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc on the people of Gotham, Batman and his allies must work together to end his madness.

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12 August 2021

Violence, cruelty, content that may disturb

Coming Home in the Dark is a tense, realistic thriller movie from Aotearoa, produced in 2020.

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Darkness 

Suitable for general audiences

Directed by Simon Savory

Running time: 6 minutes
Country of origin: UK
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 30 April 2014
Approved formats: Digital Cinema Package (DCP)

Darkness 

Suitable for general audiences

2024, Directed by Suzie Hanna

Running time: 2 minutes
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 15 October 2024
Approved formats: Digital Cinema Package (DCP)

Dark 

Suitable for general audiences

2024, Directed by Jane Glennie

Running time: 2 minutes
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 15 October 2024
Approved formats: Digital Cinema Package (DCP)

Darkness 

Restricted to persons 13 years and over

Horror scenes

2002, Directed by Jaume Balaguero

Alternate title: Dark,The
Running time: 89 minutes
Country of origin: USA/Spain
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 27 February 2015
Approved formats: Online

Dark Garden 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Explicit sex scenes

Directed by Michael Ninn

Running time: 115 minutes
Country of origin: USA
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 19 May 2000
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Tides 

Restricted to persons 16 years and over

Violence, offensive language & sex scenes

Directed by Bret Stern

Running time: 97 minutes
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 07 September 2000
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Rider 

Unsuitable for audiences under 16 years of age

Content may offend - violence and/or offensive language

Directed by Bob Ivy

Running time: 96 minutes
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 15 July 1993
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Breed 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Violence

Directed by Richard Pepin

Running time: 96 minutes
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 24 June 1997
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Sun 

Suitable for mature audiences

Directed by David Nerlish

Running time: 3 minutes
Country of origin: Australia
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 19 January 2000
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Tower 

Unsuitable for audiences under 16 years of age

No notes

Running time: 91 minutes
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 13 December 1989
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Turn 

Restricted to persons 16 years and over

Violence

Directed by Derek Bent

Running time: 5 minutes
Country of origin: New Zealand
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 16 April 2008
Approved formats: DVD

In Darkness 

Restricted to persons 16 years and over

Violence, sex scenes & content that may disturb

Directed by Agnieska Holland

Running time: 137 minutes
Country of origin: Poland/Canada/Germany
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 28 August 2017
Approved formats: DVD

Dark Holiday 

Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers

Language or content may offend

Directed by Lou Antonio

Running time: 95 minutes
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 06 June 1990
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Love 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Explicit sex scenes

Directed by Bud Lee

Running time: 84 minutes
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 02 July 2001
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Mirror 

Restricted to persons 16 years and over

Horror scenes & violence

Directed by Pablo Proenza

Alternate title: Shut In
Running time: 86 minutes
Country of origin: USA
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 04 February 2010
Approved formats: DVD

Dark Illusions 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Explicit sex scenes

Directed by James DiGiorgio

Running time: 102 minutes
Country of origin: USA
Label issued by: Labelling Body
Label issued on: 20 June 2003
Approved formats: DVD

Dark Angels 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Explicit sex scenes & horror scenes

Directed by Nic Andrews

Running time: 117 minutes
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 12 September 2001
Approved formats: VHS

Dark Sea 

Restricted to persons 18 years and over

Violence, sexual violence, drug use, offensive language & sex scenes

Directed by Roberta Torre

Running time: 78 minutes
Country of origin: Italy
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 09 June 2009
Approved formats: DVD

Dark Horse 

Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers

Low level offensive language

Directed by Jim Marbrook

Running time: 69 minutes
Country of origin: New Zealand
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 08 September 2003
Approved formats: VHS

Perfect Dark 

Restricted to persons 16 years and over

Violence

Country of origin: Japan
Label issued by: Classification Office
Label issued on: 02 October 2000
Approved formats: Games