Sing Sing
NZ release: 16 January 2025
Offensive language Rated on: 20 December 2024
What’s it about?
Wrongfully imprisoned, Divine G discovers a sense of purpose by joining a theatre group made up of fellow inmates, including a cautious newcomer.
The facts
- Directed by Greg Kwedar
- Stars Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Sean San Jose
- English language
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globes 2025
Why did it get this rating?
This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about the classification process and ratings here.
Offensive language
There is frequent offensive language in this film including “f**k”, “motherf**ker”, “sh*t”, and “bullsh*t”.
Slurs including “f**got” and the N-word are also used.
Drug references
There is discussion about drugs and substance abuse, and characters are shown selling drugs in the courtyard, however no actual drug use is shown on screen.
Mild violence
There is discussion of violence like murder and slitting throats “ear to ear”, however there is little to no actual violence shown on screen.
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