Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Poor Things has been given an 18 age rating in the UK for strong sex, nudity, very strong language.

Star Emma Stone has previously been seen in Crazy, Stupid, Love and Friends With Benefits as well as an Oscar winning performance in La La Land, the movie also stars Willem Dafoe who has been seen in Go Go Tales and Jiminy Glick In Lalawood among his many screen appearances.

The movies director, Yorgos Lanthimos, has previously directed The Killing of a Sacred Deer and the Oscar winning movie The Favourite.

Movie Synopsis

An unusual woman goes on a journey of self-discovery and sexual enlightenment. Although she comes face to face with cruelty and abuse, the tone never darkens for long.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Poor Things
• BBFC age rating: 18 Certificate
• Reason: strong sex, nudity, very strong language
• Release date: 12th January 2024
• Runtime: 142 minutes (2 hours 22 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Yorgos Lanthimos
• Starring:
  • Emma Stone
  • Willem Dafoe
  • Vicki Pepperdine

BBFC movie page