Certification

Certification

To help with classifying our own film opening and getting a target audience in mind for our film.

U – Universal – Suitable for all

A U rated film classifies a film suitable for people ages 4 and older and it should contain miniscule violence, language, threat, behaviour, discrimination, drugs, nudity or sex. Any of such content included should be mild and be countered within the film.



Example: Finding Nemo (2003)

 

PG – Parental Guidance

A PG film is suitable for general viewing but it is advised that young children are accompanied to ensure they are not unsettled by any of the content of the film. The content of the film must be mild and all unsuitable is unlikely to seen or will be uncommon. Some mild violence, language, nudity is allowed. Any reference of illegal drugs must carry an anti-drug message.

Example: Ghostbusters (1984)

12/12A

12 rated films are suitable for persons of the age of 12 or up. In the case of 12A, people below the age of 12 are allowed to view the film with accompaniment from an adult. Content of a 12 rate film is more lenient but still very limited. Mild – Moderate but discrete sex, violence, nudity, language, and behaviour is allowed. Illegal drug references should be infrequent and countered appropriately.


Example: Inception (2010)

 

15

A 15 rated film is suitable for persons aged 15 and over. The content is more frequent and moderate, a lot more is acceptable. Reference to illegal drugs should not be promoted and consistent violence, threat etc. may be acceptable. Sadistic or arousing content is unlikely to be acceptable. All content should be somewhat justified and put into context.



Example: Deadpool (2016)

18

18 rated films are suitable for people aged 18 and over and are likely to contain considerable amounts of all explicit content. No one below the age of 18 should be allowed to view the film. Adults should be allowed to choose their own entertainment. Content is only limited when it relates to illegal or criminal activity or pornography.



Example: Predator (1987)

18R

 

18R classifies a film with questionable and over explicit content. It is given to film to ensure the viewer understands is content and may choose not to view it. The content of the film is very unrestricted so the rating restricts the viewing of the film.