For nearly the entire history of film production, certain films have been banned by film censorship or review organizations for political or moral reasons or for controversial content, such as racism, copyright violation, and underage immorality. Censorship standards vary widely by country, and can vary within an individual country over time due to political or moral change.

Many countries have government-appointed or private commissions to censor and rate productions for film and television exhibition. While it is common for films to be edited to fall into certain rating classifications, this list includes only films that have been explicitly prohibited from public screening. In some countries, films are banned on a wide scale; these are not listed in this table.

Afghanistan DateTitleNotes1996–2001AllDuring the reign of the First Islamic Emirate government of Afghanistan, watching films or television was prohibited.2008The Kite RunnerBanned due to inciting violence.2022-presentAll foreign filmsStarting May 2022, foreign films and programs deemed "indecent," critical of the Taliban, or promoting "foreign cultural values" were prohibited from being broadcast on television. This also included foreign films featuring women with uncovered heads or with immoral roles, and other banned programs. Alongside that, morality police shuttered shops selling DVDs of foreign films (particularly Indian and Western films) in various provinces, citing that they depicted values contrary to Afghan tradition.

Albania Date Title Notes 1980–1990 Pas vdekjes (After Death) Banned for ten years under Communist regime of Enver Hoxha.

Algeria Date Title Notes 1959 Ben-Hur Banned from all Arab League states because actress Haya Harareet was Israeli. 2006 Borat Banned in every Arab League country except Lebanon. 2023 Barbie On 13 August 2023, just three weeks after its release on 19 July, the screenings of Barbie were halted in film theaters in Algeria. According to Reuters, the official source was quoted as saying that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances" and that it "does not comply with Algeria's religious and cultural beliefs."

Argentina Date Title Notes1941Los afincaos (The Sons of the Earth)This film, based on the stageplay of the same name, had to insert a disclaimer at the start that the action of the film does not take place in Argentina, due to the pressure from the censors at the time. 1941 I'll Never Heil Again Banned during the conservative period of authoritarian governments known as "Infamous Decade" (1930–1943), for lampooning Nazi Germany; Argentina had declared itself neutral during World War Two.1947La mujer más honesta del mundo (The Most Honest Woman of the World)This comedy film had its screening forbidden in Buenos Aires by the Municipal Censorship Commission due to the conservative public criticising it as "condoning immorality". As a result, the film could be only screened in an ephemeral and circumstantial way in some points of the interior of the country. 1954 La Tigra This film, based on the work of the same name written by Florencio Sánchez about the encounter of a woman known as "the Tigress" and a student of fine arts, was banned by the administrative authority after rating it as "not suitable for ages under 18", alleging "low quality" and covert moralism, excluded the film from the regime of compulsory screening with which the domestic film industry was protected. It was shown edited in Canal 9 Sábados circulares show on 17 March 1962 and debuted commercially in an edited form on 10 September 1964. After 30 years when the film was thought to be lost, a copy from a Santa Fe film archive was found, being screened on Cine Club Núcleo in 1994. 1963 The Silence Banned because of "obscenity". 1968Ufa con el sexo Banned under Juan Carlos Ongania's regime during the self-styled "Argentine Revolution" dictatorship (1966–1973), for "violating morality standards". The film was later screened in 2007. 1969–1971Los NeuróticosThis film about a psychoanalyst whose only goal is to impress the women who attend his group therapies, which was originally shot in 1969, was banned by the classification board, which was in charge of censoring films. The film underwent several cuts to submit it again in order to receive classification, but in September, the censors maintained their decision. After several cuts and a new ratification in October, the film was finally authorized to be released in November 1971. 1971México, la revolución congelada This documentary was banned by the Argentinian embassador of Mexico, at behest of the President of Mexico Luis Echeverria, who warned that the film was a fierce criticism of a betrayed ideal rather than a praise of the "revolution made institution". 1972 Valle fértil This documentary film did not see a commercial debut and was banned in the Valle Fértil Department by the de facto comptroller Luis Martínez, who supposed that it was due to the comment on Revista Clarín magazine titled "Valle Fértil: un pueblo que se extingue" (Valle Fertil: A people in extinction"). The film would later be screened in 2014. 1972 Last Tango in Paris Banned during the self-styled "Argentine Revolution" dictatorship (1966–1973), for being "pornographic". 1973 Los traidores (The Traitors) This film, produced by Bill Susmann and based on Víctor Proncet's story La víctima, which was based on the self-kidnapping of a Peronist labor leader, was banned during the self-styled "Argentine Revolution" dictatorship (1966–1973) for its controversial themes (which was about a Peronist labor leader who becomes a corrupt functionary after years of militancy until the presidency of Campora). 1973 Las Venganzas de Beto Sanchez (Beto Sanchez's Vendettas) Banned during the self-styled "Argentine Revolution" dictatorship (1966–1973), due to its controversial storyline and themes. Its release was put "on hold" by the dictatorship until the democratically elected constitutional government of Héctor José Cámpora came to power, which allowed its distribution. 1974 Secuestro y muerte de Mr. Dupont (Kidnapping and Death of Mr. Dupont) This drama film was not authorized to be screened by the military government and never premiered commercially. 1974 La Patagonia rebelde (Rebel Patagonia) Banned under Isabel Perón's government (1974–1976) and Jorge Rafael Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983). The historical film is about the suppression of a peasants' revolt, known as "Tragic Patagonia".1976Piedra libreBanned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983) due to its "innmoral content", "attacks on family, religion, morals, the distinct social classes, tradition and the basic values of the Argentinian system of life, by the perverted and negative spirit which rings throughout the film, through its absurde themes and various outrageous situations" 1976 Last Days of Mussolini (1974) Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983).Screened films - Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires (MALBA) Filmoteca Live: Italian Political Cinema 05-22-2015, CineramaPlus Header and presentation of "Mussolini: último acto" (Mussolini: Ultimo atto - 1974) - Filmoteca Copetes (Headers) 11-20-2018, Filmoteca, Film Themes (on YouTube) 1976 The Great Dictator (1940) Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), for mocking dictatorships. 1978 Las largas vacaciones del '36 (Long Vacations of 36) Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), for its sarcastic view of Francoist Spain. 1978 Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), for being "pornographic". 1978 Pretty Baby Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), due to child pornography concerns. 1979 Coming Home (1978) Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), for its anti-war message. 1979 The House on Garibaldi Street Banned under Videla's regime during Argentina's last-civil military dictatorship (1976–1983), because it depicts the hunt for Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann. 1985 Je vous salue, Marie (Hail Mary) Banned due to "blasphemous" and sexual content. 1988 The Last Temptation of Christ Banned for being considered as "blasphemy".Ten films banned in Argentina Malditos Nerds The controversial production of The Last Temptation of Christ, by Alonso Díaz de la Vega 12-08-2018, Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) 1989 Kindergarten Banned for its controversial themes, school shooting, scenes of nudity and unsimulated oral sex. A court order required all copies of the film to be seized and a ban on its exhibition. The film was finally shown in a restored copy in 2010, as part of the Mar del Plata International Film Festival.Forbidden film "Kindergarten" is released after 21 years 11-18-2010, Clarín 2014Borrando a papá (Erasing Dad)This documentary about six fathers estranged from their children after conflictive divorces and hardships to keep their bonds with their children was scheduled to be premiered in 2014, but due to a court measure, it could not be commercially premiered and thus, was uploaded on YouTube.

Australia

Date Title Notes 1972 Pink Flamingos Banned on its initial release until the 1980s due to offensive content. 1975–1992 Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom Banned on its initial release, but lifted after seventeen years. 1976–2000 In the Realm of the Senses Banned because of obscenity, though a censored version was made available in 1977. Only in 2000 did it finally become available in its complete cut. 2003 Ken Park Banned and refused classification in 2003 for graphic depictions of teenage sex, incest, and auto-erotic asphyxiation. 2011 The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) Temporarily banned for cruel, disturbing, and sexually explicit content. A censored DVD version was later released on 23 February 2012.

Azerbaijan Date Title Notes 2011 Hostage (Azerbaijani) Banned because the plot presents Armenians in a positive light.

Bahamas Date Title Notes2024Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira TrainingBanned by the Bahamas Plays and Film Control Board, allegedly for lack of an English dub.

Bahrain Date Title Notes 1959 Ben-Hur Banned from all Arab League states because actress Haya Harareet was Israeli. 2006 Borat Banned in every Arab League country except Lebanon. 2007 The Kingdom Banned because of an inaccurate depiction of a 1996 bombing in Saudi Arabia. 2014 Noah Banned due to depiction of prophets. 2021EternalsBanned due to the film's character of Phastos and his husband.2022LightyearBanned due to a brief lesbian kiss scene.2022 Thor: Love and Thunder Banned due to LGBT representation.2023Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseBanned due to it containing frames which feature a transgender flag on which the phrase "Protect Trans Kids" is displayed.

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