Black Panther

What’s it about?

T’challa, heir to the throne of the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must lead his people into a new future, while confronting a challenger from Wakanda’s past.

The facts

• Directed by Ryan Coogler
• Starring Chadwick Boseman (42), Michael B. Jordan (Creed), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave), Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead), Martin Freeman (The Hobbit trilogy), Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), Letitia Wright (Black Mirror), Winston Duke (Us), and Angela Bassett (What’s Love Got to Do with It)
• English, Swahili, Nama, Xhosa, and Korean languages
• Runtime: 134 minutes
• 18th release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Why did it get this rating?

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

In this film people are shot, impaled, slashed with spears and swords, and have fistfights. Some fights contain moments where minimal blood is shown, though it is not overly detailed

In one scene, a character jumps out of a vehicle and is run over by another car. It is played with humour, although the man clearly dies offscreen.

In another scene, a man is thrown off a cliff to the horror of many onlookers.

During a flashback scene, a main character’s father is killed in the explosion of a building. This scene may be upsetting for younger viewers.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters