Fair Play

NZ release: 28 September 2023

Sexual material, sexual violence & offensive language Rated on: 24 August 2023

Fair Play

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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