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(18A) Sexual ContentSynopsis
Romance/Drama. Based on the novel by E.L. James. An inexperienced college student (Dakota Johnson) becomes the object of desire for a mysterious billionaire (Jamie Dornan) who wants to take control of her life.
Content elements
- Infrequent use of the sexual expletive, some in a sexual context; infrequent use of detailed sexual language and references
- Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity, most in a context of BDSM - breast and buttock nudity, some detail
- Infrequent female frontal nudity in a non-sexual context
Thematic elements
- Compromise in relationships
- Power and the need for control
- Naivety and experience
Classification rationale
Rated 18A for portrayals of sexual activity in a BDSM context, and for some detailed sexual language
Classification date
January 30, 2015Was this page helpful?
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