Movies That Never Released In Foreign Countries For Their Weird Reasons

Over the years, the mediums of both film and television have continued to push the mark, With an increase in violent sequences and sensual scenes, most modern cinema is considered totally shocking compared to back in the day. Just to have a closer look at some of the movies which were put to stop for weird reasons. Decades ago, certain countries had extremely high standards when it came to rough or suggestive themes. Yet over the years, societal norms have shifted, and we’ve become more accustomed. Even though things might have seemed to have changed so much, certain countries are still not accepting of many things.

If a movie’s content is controversial, the concerned government doesn’t hesitate in stepping up and pulling the curtain down on its release and so many filmmakers re-shoot certain scenes or change few plots to meet their international audiences’ mindset.

1.Noah

Due to its controversial portrayal of Islamic prophet. Russell Crowe starer Noah never released in Bahrain, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and China .

2.The Wolf Of Wall Street

This A-lister starer could not make it in Malaysia and Cambodia for offensive content related to powder and rough act.

3.Wonder Woman

Only because the lead actress, Gal Godot had served in Israeli Army .This movie faced rejection in many Arabian counteries like Lebanon, Qatar and Tunisia.

4.The Kingdom

This movie never released in Saudi Arabia, by the government of Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia for wrongful depiction of Saudi Arabia

5.Pirates Of The Caribbean

The censor board in China decided to say no to Pirates of the Caribbean because of the "portrayal of man eater.

6.Zoolander

The movie potratyed the loss of Malaysian Prime Minister and that was the reason the film never made it to Malaysia.

7.Back To The Future

1985 sci-fi classic Back to the Future faced censor board in China . In March 2011, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television officially censored any movies or television shows which depict time travel.