Synopsis

Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny sneak into an R-rated movie starring Canadian comedy duo Terrance and Phillip, quickly adopting its foul language. Their parents blame Canada and demand military action, setting off an international crisis that threatens global war. As political leaders pursue increasingly absurd solutions, the boys must confront censorship, misplaced outrage and the possible destruction of the world.

Factoids & Trivia

• Released theatrically in the United States on June 30, 1999, the film was the first South Park feature.

• The Motion Picture Association of America repeatedly returned the film with an NC-17 rating before it was finally released with an R rating.

• The film's title is a joke about the exaggerated promises commonly associated with adult entertainment.

• The musical score and songs were created with composer Marc Shaiman. The songs parody Broadway musicals, Disney animation and familiar theatrical conventions.

• "La Resistance" draws particularly on the style and structure of Les Miserables, a musical admired by Trey Parker.

• "Blame Canada" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song at the 72nd Academy Awards in 2000. Robin Williams performed the song during the ceremony after its lyrics were not changed to satisfy broadcast standards.

• The film lost the Oscar to "You'll Be in My Heart" from Tarzan. Parker and Matt Stone later mocked Phil Collins in South Park episodes.

• James Hetfield of Metallica provided the uncredited singing voice for Kenny's musical number during his descent into Hell.

• At the time of its release, the film became the highest-grossing R-rated animated movie.

• Guinness World Records listed it as having the most profanity in an animated film, citing 399 swear words, including 146 uses of the word "fuck."

• The film was produced on a reported $21 million budget and earned more than $83 million worldwide.

• The New York Film Critics Circle named it the Best Animated Film of 1999.