Censorship in Australia
Three Kings was played in theaters with MA15+ rating (Adult Themes, High Level Violence), the DVD version was released with R18+ certificate.
Roadshow Film Distributors had a 115m 35mm print of THREE KINGS passed with an R18+ (Medium level violence) rating in December 1999.
In order to achieve a more commercial MA15+, Roadshow decided to censor the film. In February 2000 a 115m 35mm print was awarded an MA15+ (Adult themes, High level violence) rating. It was this version that played theatrically in Australia.
In June 2000, the uncut R18+ version of THREE KINGS was released on VHS and DVD.
In April 2006, Roadshow Entertainment had a DVD passed with an R18+ (High level violence) rating.
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