Friday 20 September 2013

Film Certificates

 
 
Universal (U) - All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
 
U
 
Example: The Smurfs, Turbo.
 
Parental Guidance (PG) - All ages are admitted, but certain references could be unsuitable for young children. May contain mild language and sex/drugs references. It can contain mild language and sex/drugs references. May contain moderate violence if justified by context. (E.G: Fantasy Violence.)
 
PG
 
Example: Oz the Great and Powerful, The Sapphires.
 
12A - Cinema only. This classification was introduced in 2002. Films in this category are considered to be unsuitable for young children. Those aged under 12 are onlya admitted if they are accompanied by an adult, at all times during the motion picture. It's generally not recommended that children under 12 should watch the film. Films in this category contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, infrequent strong language and discretely portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied.
 
12A
 
Example: Red 2, Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3.
 
12 - Home media only. Same specifics as a 12A, but some new mature content may have been added.
 
12
 
Example: Les Miserables, The Perks of being a Wallflower.
 
15 - Only those over 15 years are admitted. Nobody younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 film. Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and strong violence and sex references. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.
 
15
 
Example: The Heat, Mama
 
18 - Only adults are admitted. Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18-rated film, or watch an 18-film in the cinema. Films in this category don't have a limitation on the bad language, hard drugs are allowed, and explicit sex references and  along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed.
 
18
Example: Django Unchained, Evil Dead

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