Sound of Freedom is given a 15 age rating in the UK for child sex abuse theme, sexual threat, strong threat

Sound of Freedom became the surprise smash hit at the American cinema this summer and the movie has been given a 15 age rating in the UK child sex abuse theme, sexual threat, strong threat.

The movie stars Jim Caviezel who has previously starred in The Count of Monte Cristo, 2002, and Ride With the Devil, 1999, it also stars Bill Camp who has been seen in The Only Living Boy In New York, 2017, and Reservation Road, 2007.

Director Alejandro Monteverde is directing his third movie after helming Little Boy in 2015 and Bella in 2010.

Movie Synopsis

After rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy's sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Sound of Freedom
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: child sex abuse theme, sexual threat, strong threat
• Release date: 1st August 2023
• Runtime: 131 minutes (2 hours 11 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Alejandro Monteverde
• Starring:
  • Jim Caviezel
  • Bill Camp
  • Cristal Aparicio

BBFC movie page