Universal
Films which are rated as being Universal are suitable for everyone to watch and enjoy. However, it is advised that only children aged over the age of three watch Universal rated films, due to children being quite unpredictable as to what upsets them. There is typically very little, if any, trace of violence or threat, and if there is it is handled tastefully. These films are typically animated and aimed at children. Films include: Toy Story 3 and Up.
PG (Parental Guidance)
PG (Parental Guidance)
Parental Guidance is for general viewing of films. Children of any age can watch a PG film without an adult's accompanment, although guidance is to be adviced if the child is young or sensitive. PG films are generally for children aimed eight years of age or older. These films are desgined to portray morality for children to follow. Films include: Star Wars and Shrek 2.
12
No-one under the age of 12 years of age may rent or buy a '12' rated video work. These films contains elements of violence and danger, which may upset some children under the age of 12. Films include: Australia and Vertical Limit
12A
This certificate is given when the work at hand is only suitable for those aged twelve years and over. 12A applies for films in the cinema: no-one under twelve years of age may see a 12A film unless accomplied by an adult. Films which were rated 12A at the cinema include: Mean Girls and The Help.
15
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. Films rated 15 normally have some element of violence and danger, and often sexual under-tones, yet this cannot be too graphic. There may also be undertones of drug-taking, yet to qualify to be a 15 it would either have to be discreet or show the consequences. Films include: Black Swan and 127 Hours.
18
No-one younger than 18 may see a ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy a ‘18’ rated video work. These films are considered to be very graphic: only mature audiences may watch these films. Films include: Saw and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
We have decided that our film, 'Flight', will be rated '15'. This is because there is a hinted element of drug-taking, yet it is not too explicit. We also decided to give it this age rating as other films which are similar to our own production have this age rating, such as 'Black Swan'.
We have decided that our film, 'Flight', will be rated '15'. This is because there is a hinted element of drug-taking, yet it is not too explicit. We also decided to give it this age rating as other films which are similar to our own production have this age rating, such as 'Black Swan'.
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