Bridget Jones's Diary

NZ release: 26 July 2001

Violence, offensive language & sex scenes Rated on: 08 May 2001

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What’s it about?

Determined to improve her life, Bridget Jones keeps a diary of her journey juggling her feelings for two very different men.

The facts 

  • Directed by Sharon Maguire
  • Starring Renée Zellweger (Chicago), Colin Firth (The King’s Speech), Hugh Grant (Notting Hill), Gemma Jones (Sense and Sensibility), Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge!), Celia Imrie (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), and James Faulkner (Atomic Blonde)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 97 minutes

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.

Sex scenes

In a brief sex scene, you see a man’s buttock and the sides of the two naked bodies from a distance.

There are occasional references to sex, blowjobs, and affairs, mostly played for laughs

Violence

There is one fistfight between two men over a woman. The fight contains a few punches, a broken window, and a slight amount of blood, though it happens in an exciting and comedic way, rather than a violent one.

Offensive language

This film contains some offensive language, with words like “f**k,” “sh*t,” “tramp,” and “b*tch.”

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.  

Further information 

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