Qantas Apologizes for Screening R-Rated Film

In an unexpected turn of events that has fans and media buzzing, Qantas Airways has issued an apology after screening the R-rated film "Daddio," starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, on every personal screen during a recent flight from Sydney to Tokyo. This incident occurred due to technical difficulties that rendered individual movie selections impossible, leading to a surprising—and awkward—shared viewing experience for passengers.

Response from Qantas

The airline's spokesperson candidly addressed the situation, stating, "The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight and we sincerely apologise to customers for this experience." Following the revelation of the film's content, the crew swiftly transitioned all screens to a family-friendly option, in accordance with Qantas’ standard policy for such occurrences.

Flight Glitch and Passenger Reactions

Flight QF59 experienced a notable glitch, prompting the crew to solicit movie preferences from passengers. Initially, several travelers requested "Daddio," unaware of its graphic content. As passengers began to realize the nature of the film—which features explicit language and brief nudity—the crew attempted to restore individual screens for those wishing to opt out of the R-rated viewing. When this was unsuccessful, they made the quick decision to switch to a children's film for the remainder of the flight.

About 'Daddio'