Fair Play
NZ release: 28 September 2023
Sexual material, sexual violence & offensive language Rated on: 24 August 2023
What’s it about?
An American drama about Luke and Emily, a newly engaged couple both employed in a cut-throat firm and choosing to keep their relationship a secret. After Emily is promoted ahead of Luke, self-interest, suspicion, and resentments build up and weaken their relationship.
The facts
- Directed by Chloe Domont
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Netflix is releasing the film in cinemas, then on their platform
- The film uses a feminine perspective to explore the effect of power imbalances within adult sexual relationships
Why did it get this rating?
Sex
Contains a frank but undetailed sex scene, sexual references that occur occasionally, sexual jokes and anecdotes of the locker room variety.
Sexual Violence
Presented inexplicitly, but in a rather extended manner. The tone is vengeful.
Offensive language
Highly offensive language is often used aggressively, to undercut, hurt, and insult others.
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