Content & Trigger Warnings for Raging Bull (1980)
10 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Raging Bull (1980) contains 10 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Grief / bereavement (major focus), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Blood / medical gore, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Blood / medical gore (severity 5/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 5/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial slurs are used in period-accurate dialogue |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Jake LaMotta's self-destructive behavior destroys his relationships, leaving him isolated and full of regret |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist is psychologically abusive and manipulative toward his family |
| Infidelity | 3/5 | Referenced | Obsessive jealousy and accusations of infidelity are major themes |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Blood / medical gore | 5/5 | Depicted | Extremely graphic boxing scenes with close-up shots of blood spraying, faces being battered, and severe physical damage |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist's drinking problems are a significant element |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 2/5 | Depicted | The protagonist's rage affects his children; physical discipline is shown |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 5/5 | Depicted | Extensive depictions of the protagonist physically abusing his wife |
| Gore / graphic violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Brutal, bloody boxing matches with graphic facial injuries |
| Sexual assault / rape | 2/5 | Referenced | Jealous rage and controlling sexual behavior are depicted |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Jake LaMotta's self-destructive behavior destroys his relationships, leaving him isolated and full of regret
Other
The protagonist is psychologically abusive and manipulative toward his family
Phobias & Sensory
Extremely graphic boxing scenes with close-up shots of blood spraying, faces being battered, and severe physical damage
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
The protagonist's rage affects his children; physical discipline is shown
Extensive depictions of the protagonist physically abusing his wife
