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Film certifications
- 1. BBFC, Film Ratings And Certification
- 2. U Universal – Suitable for all A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive framework and mindset and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror of none preferably. If a work is particularly suitable for nursery children this will most likely be a U Some examples of U rated films are, Toy story, Chicken Little and Cool Runnings.
- 3. PG Parental Guidance General viewing, but 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 younger, or more sensitive, children and whether it is suitable for them personally. Examples of PG films are Watership Down, Marley and Me and Moana
- 4. 12A/12 – Suitable for 12 years and over Films classified 12A or 12contain material that is no generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults choosing to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work. These films often have mild references to swearing and sex references in them. Examples of 12/12a films are, The Avengers, Captain America and The Dark Knight
- 5. 15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work. These films often contain regular use of strong language, drug references and explicit sexual references. Examples of a 15 rated film is Hot Tub Time Machine. Pretty much any Seth Rogen or Simon Pegg film.
- 6. 18 – Suitable only for adults No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18. Adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. These films often contain heavy drug use, heavy sexual reference and often full frontal nudity and strong violence with distressing scenes. This goes same for games Examples of 18 rated films Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction