CONTROVERISAL MOVIES THAT WERE BANNED AROUND THE WORLD

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Barbie: You’d think Barbie would be universally adored, right? Well, not quite.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Even Spidey’s web-slinging adventures weren’t enough to escape bans in Egypt, Lebanon.

The Simpsons Movie: Who doesn’t love The Simpsons? Apparently, Myanmar wasn’t too fond of them, banning the movie.

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Portraying religious figures in a controversial light often leads to bans, as seen with The Last Temptation.

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The Kite Runner: Despite its acclaim as a literary masterpiece, the film adaptation of The Kite Runner faced censorship.

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The Bunny Game: Brutal and unflinching, The Bunny Game was deemed too explicit for viewers in the United Kingdom.

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Fifty Shades of Grey: The steamy romance of Fifty Shades of Grey didn’t titillate everyone, particularly in African countries.

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Eternals: Despite its Marvel pedigree, Eternals faced bans in conservative regions like the Middle East for its depiction.

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The Wolf of Wall Street: With its excessive depiction of drugs, sex, and profanity, The Wolf of Wall Street ran afoul of censors.

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The Da Vinci Code: Misrepresenting religious figures is a surefire way to get banned, as demonstrated by The Da Vinci Code.

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Suicide Squad: China’s strict regulations on film content spelled trouble for Suicide Squad, particularly due to its depiction.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Conservative attitudes towards LGBTQ+ representation led to the banning of Doctor Strange.

Last Tango in Paris: Bernardo Bertolucci’s provocative drama faced bans in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil.

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