Ridley Scott’s Napoleon Starring Joaquin Phoenix Receives An R-Rating For Strong Violence and Some Grisly Images

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix, has been rated R by the MPAA for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content, and brief language.

The film is directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa. The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon Bonaparte’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to the emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. According to Deadline, the film is being considered Cannes premiere.

Napoleon stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte, Vanessa Kirby as Empress Joséphine, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Ben Miles as Caulaincourt, Ludivine Sagnier as Theresa Cabarrus, Matthew Needham as Lucien Bonaparte, Youssef Kerkour as General Davout, Phil Cornwell as Sanson ‘The Bourreau’, Edouard Philipponnat as Tsar Alexander, Ian McNeice, Paul Rhys as Talleyrand, John Hollingworth as Marshal Ney, and Gavin Spokes as Moulins.

The film is produced by Apple Studios and Scott Free Productions.

Napoleon is set to be released on Apple TV+ in 2024.

Source: IndieWire