Banned Movies
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Was banned in the state of New Jersey because of it's useage in peep shows.
The Birth of a Nation (1915)
Was banned in certain cities in America, including Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Pitsburgh and St. Louis, the U.S. states Ohio, Kansas and West Virgina and dozens of jurisdictions. The ban was lifted in 1916, except for Kansas.
Life of Brian (1979)
Banned in an unknown number for towns due to it's controversial handling of Christian themes and ideology.
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Banned in Savvannah, Georgia for it's controversial themes and ideas about Christianity and Jesus.
It was briefly banned in Oklahoma City when a judge saw a scene where a child hugs a naked woman as child pornography.
The Profit (2001)
The release was prevented by the Church of Scientology, because they believed it was meant to influence the jury into the wrongful death of scientologist Lisa McPherson.
Movies that have been banned at one point in time in certain countries for various reasons. These only refer to specific movies. For general bans they are listed below.
In 1918, Manitoba (a Providence of Canada) banned all comedies, which has since been lifted.
Starting in 2011, China banned time travel films.
In 1918, Manitoba (a Providence of Canada) banned all comedies, which has since been lifted.
Starting in 2011, China banned time travel films.