A Prayer for the Dying (1987) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+

BBFC Reason: Contains strong language and moderate violence and sex references

Sex & Nudity

moderate

A man grabs a woman's breasts over her dress. He attempts to kiss her but is stopped by another man. It is mentioned later that she is a prostitute. A man and woman kiss/ it is implied that they have sex. A man is forced to strip nude. His butt is visible. He does this to two other men; whose butts are also visible.

Violence & Gore

severe

A school bus full of girls is blown up, though it was intended for the army. A man is assassinated. Some blood splatter. A man is stabbed in the hand with a knife. Some blood. His other hand is stabbed with a screwdriver, but it is not shown. A man is stabbed in the stomach with scissors. Some blood. The man dies from the wounds. A man is shot in the head. Some blood. Some fighting. An explosion kills two men.

Profanity

severe

Brief Blasphemy. Lots of "f" and "s" words.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Some cigarette smoking. Brief drinking.