Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
NZ release: 23 November 2006
Offensive language, sexual material, and other content that may offend Rated on: 16 November 2006
Borat
What’s it about?
Mockumentary black comedy film about Borat, a Kazakh journalist travelling through the United States to learn about American culture. Much of the film is unscripted and features real-life interactions and interviews with Americans unaware that Borat is a fictional character.
The facts
- Directed by Larry Charles (The Dictator)
- Starring Sacha Baron Cohen (Ladies First, Bruno)
- English language with some Hebrew and Armenian
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Produced by 20th Century Fox
Why did it get this rating?
This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.
Sexual material
The film contains several sexual jokes, references, full-frontal nudity, and sexual material throughout. The content is intended for comedic purposes. Examples include:
- A character shares nude photos of their alleged teenaged son.
- Two characters wrestle naked and there are close-up shots of genitalia.
- A character walks in on another character masturbating.
Content that may offend
This film contains deliberately provocative and edgy humour intended to shock audiences.
It includes jokes that reference rape and forced sex work, as well as humour that draws on racial stereotypes and prejudiced attitudes. The satire relies on exaggeration and offensive characterisations for comedic effect.
Some viewers may find the tone and subject matter offensive due to its use of controversial and sensitive topics in a comedic context.
Offensive language
Characters use offensive language such as “f**k* and s**t”. Slurs include use of the “N” word, p***y, “gyp***s”.
When content stays with you:
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