Maverick director Paul Thomas Anderson chose a couple of upcoming stars for his latest movie which is a coming of age love story set in 1973 which has been given a 15 age rating.

The movie stars Alana Haim as the 25 year old love interest of Cooper Hoffman with help from Sean Penn and Tom Waits.

The movie is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who is best known for his fantastic observation of the porn industry in Boogie Nights.

Movie Synopsis

A drama in which a teenager and his 25 year old crush navigate life and first loves whilst growing up in 1973 in the San Fernando Valley.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Licorice Pizza
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong language, sex references
• Release date: 1st January 2022
• Runtime: 134m (2 hour 14 minutes)
• Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
• Starring: Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Bradley Cooper

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