The Da Vinci Code is an American mystery movie that was directed by Ron Howard, and it was released on May 19, 2006. Due to the movie targeting a 12 rating for the UK release some scenes were censored by the distributor. As a result violence was toned down for the 12 rated release.
Censorship[]
UK censorship[]
- The scene that shows Silas hitting the nun with a block of stone was modified for the 12 rated release. In the 12 rated version the impact volume was reduced.
- The scene that shows Fache losing his controller with the air traffic controller, which results in him defeating the air traffic controller multiple times was modified for the 12 rated release. In the 12 rated version the kick's impacts volume was quieter.
Indian censorship[]
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana banned the film due to protests from some Christians and Muslims who took offence. The ban was later lifted by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
- The film was banned in Goa in 2006 considering "public feelings" after protests by Christian organisations.
- The film was banned in Nagaland for portraying Jesus Christ and Christians in an "objectionable" manner.
- The film was banned in Punjab by the Chief Minister Amarinder Singh after an appeal by the Punjabi Roman Catholic leaders.
- The film was banned in the state of Tamil Nadu after concerts that it may hurt religious sentiments. The Madras High Court later allowed its screening.
Jordanian censorship[]
- The film was banned due to blasphemous content.
Lebanese censorship[]
- The film was banned in Lebanon due to blasphemous content.
Pakistani censorship[]
- The film was banned due to protests by the Christian community in Pakistan.
Philippine censorship[]
- Some conservative Catholic groups tried to ban this film in 2006, but it was just rated R-18 by the government. SM Supermalls, the largest chain of shopping malls in the country, forbade every of its theatres to show the film to comply to their policy of not screening R-18 films. The movie was banned in the capital Manila, but it was shown in other cities. The DVD and Blu-ray versions are still available in Philippines.
Samoan censorship[]
- The film was banned after church leaders who attended a pre-release screening filed a complaint with film censors, stating that the film would "affect the belief of young people whose faith was not strong."
Sri Lankan censorship[]
- The film was banned due to religiously-sensitive content.
Where to find it uncensored[]
The extended edition is completely uncensored.