The film centers on a false accusation of adultery, but there is no actual sex or nudity.

Mild violence.

No actual profanity of any kind.

Iago tricks Cassio into getting very drunk. His drunkenness' then leads to a large brawl.

The portrayal of Othello by a white man in blackface as well as his stereotypical imitation of a black man may be offensive to people, though it has to be understood in its historical context.

After becoming convinced of Desdemona's infidelity, Othello often yells and rants about the situation.