Last Temptation Of Christ, The (1988) [reclassified 2015]

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Synopsis

Drama. Based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. An alternative perspective on the life of Jesus Christ (Willem Dafoe), leading up to and including his crucifixion.

Content elements

• Frequent portrayals of weapons and hand-to-hand violence, some in a context of torture – some blood and brutal detail, some buttock nudity
• Infrequent portrayals of sexual activity, some in a prostitution context – breast and buttock nudity, some detail

Thematic elements

• Faith and sacrifice
• Dedication to a purpose
• Temptation and choice

Classification rationale

Rated 14A for frequent brutal violence and some sexual content

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