Controversial films of the 90s

Quite simply a list of films that attracted controversially from critics and viewers. Are they as shocking now as they were then?

There's some film that were banned in China. And two that were controversial in Italy.

Aladdin is included as some critics said it stereotyped Arabic people.

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A list by alexmate

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Title
Rating
Type
Release Date
Runtime
Revenue
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Henry & June Sex scenes.
Movie
October 5, 1990
 
The Ages of Lulu Sex scenes.
Movie
December 20, 1990
 
GoodFellas Violence and strong language.
Movie
September 19, 1990
 
Zandalee Sex scenes. NC-17 rated.
Movie
July 18, 1991
 
JFK This film was said to create many conspiracy theories.
Movie
December 20, 1991
 
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky Graphic violence.
Movie
October 5, 1991
 
Naked Killer A HK take on Basic Instinct.
Movie
July 22, 2003
 
Child's Play 3 Banned in England for coinciding with a child murder case.
Movie
August 30, 1991
 
Mikey Banned in England for coinciding with a child murder case.
Movie
November 12, 1992
 
Reservoir Dogs Banned or censored in a few countries.
Movie
October 23, 1992
 
Basic Instinct Sex and violence. Banned or censored in a few countries.
Movie
March 20, 1992
 
Aladdin Depiction of Arabs.
Movie
November 25, 1992
 
Man Bites Dog Graphic violence.
Movie
January 15, 1993
 
Romper Stomper Depiction of "neo-nazis". Despite being an anti-racist film, some considered this to glamorise it.
Movie
June 9, 1993
 
Movie
March 11, 1994
 
Bad Lieutenant Censored of banned in many countries.
Movie
November 20, 1992
 
Movie
October 29, 1992
 
Boxing Helena Some considered this film to be sexist.
Movie
September 3, 1993
 
Raped by an Angel Graphic violence and sexual scenes. Censored of banned in many countries.
Movie
May 27, 1993
 
The Untold Story Graphic violence and cannibalism - banned in many countries.
Movie
May 13, 1995
 
Movie
March 25, 1994
 
Farewell My Concubine Depiction of homosexuality, banned in China.
Movie
September 16, 1993
 
Movie
June 30, 1995
 
Pulp Fiction Drug use and violence.
Movie
October 14, 1994
 
Movie
August 26, 1994
 
Movie
October 11, 2003
 
Frisk Banned in England.
Movie
March 22, 1996
 
Movie
September 22, 1995
 
Movie
July 28, 1995
 
Movie
August 22, 1997
 
Movie
November 13, 1996
 
Movie
December 25, 1996
 
Crash Banned in many countries.
Movie
March 20, 1997
 
Trainspotting Some said this film glamorised drug use.
Movie
July 19, 1996
 
Freeway Censored in many countries.
Movie
August 23, 1996
 
Movie
October 1, 1997
 
Movie
September 27, 1997
 
Movie
February 1, 1996
 
The Idiots Depiction of disabled people.
Movie
April 28, 1998
 
Movie
March 17, 1999
 
Kite Graphic sex scenes.
Movie
March 7, 2000
 
Movie
May 15, 1998
 
Movie
October 11, 1998
 
The Acid House The depiction of a foul mouthed God offended some people.
Movie
August 6, 1999
 
Movie
March 20, 1998
 
Dogma Considered blasphemous by church groups.
Movie
November 12, 1999
 
Movie
June 30, 1999
 
Stigmata Condemned by the Catholic church.
Movie
September 10, 1999
 
Movie
May 28, 1999
 
Romance Controversial, banned in many countries.
Movie
April 14, 1999
 

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