Ladies First

NZ release: 22 May 2026

Offensive language and sexual references Rated on: 22 May 2026

ladies first

What's it about?

Damien, an arrogant chauvinist gets a reality check when he finds himself in an alternate world run by women.

The facts

  • Directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You)
  • Starring Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat), Rosamund Pike (Saltburn), Emily Mortimer (Paddington in Peru), Richard E. Grant (Saltburn), and Fiona Shaw (Andor)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 93 minutes
  • Inspired by 2018 French film I am not an Easy Man 

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sexual references 

The film contains many sexual references, innuendos, and euphemisms for genitalia. There are also references to workplace harassment.

There is an implied sex scene where characters kiss and start to disrobe, but you don’t see anything explicit.

One character performs a “strip tease” for another character. There is suggestive but comedic moaning, and masturbation is implied. The scene is intended for comic purposes.

Offensive language

Characters frequently use offensive language including “f**k”, “f**king, and “s**t.”

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