U: A film classified as a universal film is meant to be suitable for children aged 4 years and over. Theses type of films should offer positive morals, and counterbalance any themes of violence, threat or horror. There should only be anti drug messages, natural nudity, mild horror and no dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy.
PG: A PG film should not disturb a child of 8 or older, however parents are advised to decide themselves whether the film is suitable for their children. More violence is permitted, however they need to be in context, in bare details and appropriate to the film.
12/12A: Both are seen as films that are suitable for those who are 12 years and older but not for children that are younger. 12A is a classification for cinema films only as it allows children under 12 to watch the film but only when accompanied with an adult who is responsible for them. More is allowed in terms of violence and horror, however it should not be dwelled on, glamourised or seen harmless to the audience.
15: This is a film that is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 15. No theme is prohibited in this classification however with things such as horror strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. Also violence can be strong but not dwelled on or too gory.m
18: No one under the age of 18 can watch a film certified 18 and it is to correspond with the human rights act of 1998 that states adults are free to choose their own entertainment.
R18: This is restricted 18 classification is only able to be showed in certain registrered cinemas. It tends to contain the top gory images and sexual scenes.
PG: A PG film should not disturb a child of 8 or older, however parents are advised to decide themselves whether the film is suitable for their children. More violence is permitted, however they need to be in context, in bare details and appropriate to the film.
12/12A: Both are seen as films that are suitable for those who are 12 years and older but not for children that are younger. 12A is a classification for cinema films only as it allows children under 12 to watch the film but only when accompanied with an adult who is responsible for them. More is allowed in terms of violence and horror, however it should not be dwelled on, glamourised or seen harmless to the audience.
15: This is a film that is not appropriate for anyone under the age of 15. No theme is prohibited in this classification however with things such as horror strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. Also violence can be strong but not dwelled on or too gory.m
18: No one under the age of 18 can watch a film certified 18 and it is to correspond with the human rights act of 1998 that states adults are free to choose their own entertainment.
R18: This is restricted 18 classification is only able to be showed in certain registrered cinemas. It tends to contain the top gory images and sexual scenes.
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