Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix stars in the new movie directed by Ridley Scott which is based on the story of Napoleon Bonaparte and the movie has been given a 15 age rating in the UK for strong bloody violence, injury detail, sex

Joaquin Phoenix brought to the screen his version of Joker in 2019 but he has also starred in Secret Witness and Reservation Road, the movie also stars Vanessa Kirby who has starred in Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw and The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman.

Director Ridley Scott is one of the most celebrated directors in Hollywood at the moment and has directed movies such as White Squall and Prometheus.

Movie Synopsis

Historical epic action drama depicting Napoleon Bonaparte's military rise to power and his tumultuous relationship with his beloved wife Josephine.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Napoleon
• BBFC age rating: 15 Certificate
• Reason: strong bloody violence, injury detail, sex
• Release date: 22nd November 2023
• Runtime: 157 minutes (2 hours 37 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Ridley Scott
• Starring:
  • Joaquin Phoenix
  • Vanessa Kirby
  • Ben Miles

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