Classification Guideline

U: The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

 

PG: Pg stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scene may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.

 

12A and 12: The 12A requires n adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. This is enforced by cinema stuff and a cinema may lose it license if adult accompaniment is not enforced for children under 12 admitted to a 12A Film. Accompanied viewing cannot be enforced in the homes, so the 12 certificate remains for DVD/Blu-ray.

 

15: No one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. 

What might i see in a 15 rated film: 

• strong violence
• frequent strong language
• sexual nudity
• drug taking

18: Films rated 18 are for adults. No one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema. No 18 rated works are suitable for children. 

What sort of issues might i find in a 18 film: 

• very strong violence
• strong horror 
• strong blood and gore

• strong portrayals of sexual activiy

I think the movie that I'm going to produce would receive a 18 rating because i have 

• strong horror 
• strong violence 
• drug taking
• strong blood 

in my movie and the most of that points are in the 18 rated category.