Classification

Age ratings on films and television shows are used in order to be able to protect children from unsuitable and harmful content. The ratings also give information on what kind of content will be included within the film or television show they are watching.

U

The U age rating stands for universal. This means that the film will be suitable for anyone over the age of four years old.

PG

PG stands for parental guidance. It also means that the film will be suitable for general viewing, however some scenes within the film could be upsetting for younger viewers, but it should not unsettle a child over the age of eight years old.

12A and 12

Films that are rated at a 12A mean that the film is not suitable for anyone under the age of twelve years old, however, a person under the age may be able to see the film, if they are accompanied by an adult. A '12' rating is the rating that will be put on home entertainment DVDs and Blu-ray. The 12A rating is endorsed by cinema companies.

15

A film that has a 15 age rating means that nobody under the age of fifteen is able to see the film at a cinema.

18

Films that are rated 18 are only suitable for adults.