Film Certificates
Universal:
When the film is rated U it means that the film should be suitable for
audiences aged four years and over although it is hard to predict what will and
what won’t upset a child. U films should be set within a positive framework and
should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be infrequent or have a clear
educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.
Parental guidance (PG):
Parental guidance is very similar to the Universal rating however some
scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a
child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch,
but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset their child.
Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless
clearly disapproved of, or in educational or historic context. References
to illegal drugs or drug misuse must carry a suitable anti-drug message. In
regards to imitable behaviour, no detail of potentially dangerous behaviour
which young children are likely to copy, if that behaviour is presented as safe
or fun. There will be mild bad language only. Aggressive or very frequent
use of mild bad language will result in the film being rated higher. There may
be nudity but with no sexual scenes. Sexual activity may be applied but must be
discreet and infrequent. If the film has any violence in it then it must be
mild. However there may be moderate violence, without detail, if justified by
its context.
12/12A RATING:
Films that are rated 12 or a 12A contain material that is not generally
suitable for children aged fewer than 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A
film in a cinema unless they are supervised by an adult. Discriminatory
language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive
discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless
clearly condemned. Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not
give instructional detail. In regards to the language used, there may be
moderate language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in
which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a
whole and any special contextual justification. In a 12/12A film there may be
nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity
may occur briefly and or discreetly portrayed. There may be moderate physical
and psychological threat and horror sequences. Although some scenes may be
disturbing, the overall tone should not be. There may be violence in the
film but it should not dwell on the detail. There should be no emphasis on
injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by
the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly
indicated, and its depiction must be justified by context.
15 RATING:
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. The film as a
whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour, although there may
be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language. Drug taking
may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug usage for
an example making it clear to the audience how to use/ do it. Dangerous
behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied. There may be strong
language. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in
which it is used. There are no restrictions on nudity in a non-sexual or
educational context. There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained
focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable.
18 RATING:
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in the cinema or rent out an
18 rated film. In an 18 rated film, sex material genuinely is there to inform
and educate for an example human sexuality or safer sex and health, even though
they can go into detail in an 18 rated film, there still needs to be a purpose.
In regards to sex scenes, explicit images of sexual activity are allowed.
Another reason why a film could be rated as in 18 is because the film may
contain hard drug use and the scenes may be educational and instructional.
There may also be sadistic violence or sexual abuse
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