There is never a time like Christmas to bring peace on earth, new movie Violent Night doesn't think so! The BBFC has given the movie a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, gore, language, sex references.

The movie stars David Harbour who was previously seen in Black Widow in 2021 and and the 2019 remake of Hellboy, it also stars Beverly D'Angelo who is most famous for being the mother in the National Lampoons movies, in particular that Christmas classic National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.

The movie is directed by Tommy Wirkola who is best known for directing Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters but also directed The Trip in 2021.

Movie Synopsis

When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus must step in to save the day.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Violent Night
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong bloody violence, gore, language, sex references
• Release date: 2nd December 2022
• Runtime: 112 minutes (1 hour 42 minutes)
• Directed by:
  • Tommy Wirkola
• Starring:
  • David Harbour
  • Beverly D'Angelo
  • John Leguizamo

BBFC movie page