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Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Strong themes, violence and a sex scene
Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)

What do the ratings mean?

Poster image for THE SHAPE OF WATER

Why this classification?

  • Themes
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Violence
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)
  • Language
  • Drug use
  • Nudity
  • Sex
    Classification marking - Mature Accompanied (Square)

  • None
  • Very mild impact
  • Mild impact
  • Moderate impact
  • Strong impact
  • High impact
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Industry details

Classification date
Year of production
2017
Classification
MA 15+
Consumer advice
Strong themes, violence and a sex scene
Category
Films
Category detail
Film - Public Exhibition
Media type
DCP
Version
ORIGINAL
Duration
123 minutes
Director/Creator
GUILLERMO DEL TORO
Producer
GUILLERMO DEL TORO / J. MILES DALE
Production company
FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES
Country of origin
CANADA, USA
Language
ENGLISH
Applicant
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM DIST. PTY LTD
File number
T17/4206
Classification number
277072
Alternative titles
Not Specified
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