The Studio

What’s it about?

Matt Remick is the newly appointed head of Continental Studios; desperate for celebrity approval, he and his executive team at the movie studio must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.

The facts

• Directed and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
• English language
• Runtime 46 minutes
• Starring Seth Rogan, Catherine O’Hara, Brian Cranston
• Cameos from Steve Buscemi, Martin Scorsese and Charlize Theron
• Amazon’s Prime Video original

Why did it get this rating?

This content breakdown refers to episode one of season one of The Studio. This series was self-rated by Prime Video. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Drug use

An executive is shown snorting white powder off his hand as a way to cope from a tough work day.

Offensive language

There is plenty of strong language throughout the episode used for emphasis, such as ‘sh*t’, ‘f*ck’, ‘f*ck me’, ‘f*cking’, and references such as ‘even I want to f*ck Barbie.’

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?
• The Franchise (featured decision)