THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND

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Strong coarse language

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The King of Staten Island is an American comedic drama film, in which Scott, a 24-year-old under-achiever who lives with his mother, is given the push to start his adult life when his mother begins dating a new man.

Themes

The film deals with thematic content including the loss of a father, being thrown out of home and robbing a pharmacy. A man arrives at a firehouse with blood on his shirt and hands and briefly reveals a bloody wound on his lower torso.

Violence

In a dark scene, a man is shot in the shoulder. While watching a film, one of the characters in the film is shot in the head. Both scenes feature sprays of blood.

Sex

In a brief scene, a woman is viewed laying on her front while a man's torso is visible behind her as they appear to engage in sexual intercourse. The word "F**k" is also used in a sexual context.

Language

The film contains a single use of the word "C**t" and frequent, sometimes aggressive, use of the word "F**k" and derivatives.

Drug use

Several scenes feature characters smoking joints and bongs, including in a communal setting. Characters also make references to "being high" and their behaviour implies that they are under the influence of drugs.

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Classification date

10 June 2020

Year of production

2020

Classification

MA 15+

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Strong coarse language

THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND

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