U-Universal viewing which should be suitable for audiences over 4 years old
- Aimed at very young viewers
- Children animated films
- Shouldn't address any significant issues, e.g. discrimination, sex, violence, drug use
- Moments of emotional stress are quickly resolved
Examples of 'U' rated films:
- Up
- Despicable Me
- Rio
PG-Parental Guidance which should be suitable for general viewing, however some scenes unsuitable for younger audiences
- General viewing
- No themes unsuitable for children
- But will explore challenging issues such as bullying and bereavement
- Violence and bad language will be mild
- Passing references to drugs/sexual material, but no focus on this
- Underdogs
- Black Nativity
12
- Generally, not suitable for those under the age of 12 (unless accompanied by an adult in some cases)
- No dark or unsettling tone to upset viewers
- Use of strong language may be used
- Brief and discreet sexual material may be used
- Some horror films may be accepted in this category but only moderate physical and psychological threat is permitted. Also as long as the horror sequences aren't too frequent or have an overall disturbing tone.
Examples of 12/12A' rated films:
- Divergent
- Jaws
- Red Eye
15
- Strong threat and horror allowed but no sustained focus nor sadistic threat
- No themes are prohibited, but must be suitable for 15 year olds
- The following are likely to be seen:
- Strong language
- Violence
- Drug taking
- Nudity
Examples of '15' rated films:
- Insidious
- The Purge
- Cabin in the Woods
18-Suitable for adults only
- No themes prohibited
- Issues tackled may even be offensive for adults
- Strong horror
- Strong blood and gore
- No limit on use of strong language or violence
Examples of '18' rated films:
- Orphan
- Friday the 13th (2009)
- The Chainsaw Massacre
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