U Universal - Suitable for all
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and above, though some children may not enjoy parts as it is hard to tell what different children may find unsettling.
In a U film, discriminatory language or behaviour is not acceptable unless clearly disapproved of within the film. References to drugs or drug use must be infrequent and not harmful or aggressive. Potentially dangerous behaviour which may be copied must be clearly disapproved of. Emphasis of realistic or easily accessible weapons is never shown. Very mild bad language is used and not very often. Scary sequences should be brief and unlikely to cause anxiety/issues in young children and the outcome should be reassuring. Mild violence may be acceptable if it is justified by context - for example, in a comedy or animated film.PG - Parental Guidance is advised
A PG film should not unsettle a child around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch but parents are advised to consider the effects on younger or more sensitive children.
In a PG film, discriminatory language is also not accepted unless clearly disapproved of within the film, or in an educational or historical context. Discrimination by a character created to identify with children will not be accepted. References to drugs and drug use must be cautious with an anti-drug message. There must never be a glamorisation of accessible weapons. Only mild bad language will feature and frequent use may result in a higher certificate. Sexual activity may be implied but should be discreet. Dangerous situations should not be prolonged or intense, though, there ay be moderate violence without detail, if justified by context.12A/12 - Suitable for 12 years and over
Films classified as 12A and 12 contain material not suitable to children under the age of 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in the cinema without an adult accompanying them and no one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated film or video.
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be supported in the film and is unlikely to be acceptable unless condemned. Use of drugs must be infrequent and not glamorised in any way. There should be no promotion of the use of weapons. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used and who it is used by. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed, with moderate sexual references permitted. There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences, though the film should not be focused around these. Violence should not go in to detail and there should be no emphasis on any injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied and its depiction must be justified by context.15 - Suitable for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see, rent or buy a 15 rated film or video.
In a 15 film, it must not condone discriminatory language or behaviour, although it may be permitted. Drug taking may be shown but also must not be condoned or encouraged. Dangerous behaviour should not go in to detail as it could be copied. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used and who it is said by. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual context and sexual activity may be portrayed, but are unlikely to be accepted unless justified by context. Violence may be strong but should not be focused on the infliction of pain and injury. Verbal references to sexual violence are allowed, however depictions must remain discreet and justified by context.18 - Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see, rent or buy an 18 rated film or video.It is believed that adults should be able to choose their own entertainment. There are, however, some exceptions - where it is in breach of the law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence, where material appears to risk harm to individuals or to society, or where there are more explicit images of sexual activity.
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