The Killing of John Lennon (2006) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

  • Chapman hires a prostitute and tells her to undress. No nudity whatsoever.
  • A gay couple is seen kissing passionately.
  • Mild sexual related dialogue throughout.

Violence & Gore

Profanity

  • Occasional use of "fuck" throughout.
  • Some milder terms used infrequently throughout the course of the film.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The film as a whole has a relatively disturbing subject matter of the film's antagonist progressively aiming to target Lennon, slowly and intensely building up to shooting Lennon (based on true events of the assassination of John Lennon on 8th December 1980).
  • The film's climax resulting in Chapman murdering Lennon may disturb viewers, especially Beatles fans.

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Violence & Gore

  • In one scene, John Lennon is shot several times outside his apartment building and blood sprays from his wounds. After at least 6 shots are fired, he stumbles to the ground dead. Later, he is seen on the floor again and a puddle of blood is seen near him.
  • The only scene of strong violence occurs as Lennon is seen being shot repetitively in the back, blood is seen shooting from the wounds.

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