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Eternals is given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, horror, sex, rude gesture

Eternals is given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, horror, sex, rude gesture
Eternals
Eternals is the next movie in the forever running Marvel Cinematic Universe and the BBFC have given the movie a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate fantasy violence, horror, sex, rude gesture.

The movie stars Richard Madden and Angelina Jolie among a whole host of celebrities that includes the likes of and Salma Hayek.

The movie is directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao who won for 2020's Nomadland, this is her first major blockbuster.

12A Certificate

Movie Synopsis

After an unexpected tragedy following the events of Avengers: Endgame the Eternals, an immortal alien race created by the Celestials who have secretly lived on Earth for over 7,000 years, reunite to protect humanity from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Eternals
  • BBFC age rating: 12A Certificate
  • Reason: moderate fantasy violence, horror, sex, rude gesture
  • Release date: 5th November 2021
  • Runtime: 156m (2 hour 36 minutes)
  • Director: Chloe Zhao
  • Starring: Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek

Eternals
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