Film ratings(british board of film classification).

A ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated. An example. Disney are good with 'u' because their target audience are aimed for kids.'PG' (parental guidance) is for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a ‘PG’ film the film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children. Many things may not be used in both a 'U' and in a 'PG' for example any inappropriate language with separates these 2 from a '12'. The same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.

The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work. 15 films may include some bad language not suitable for the younger viewing age, there also may be alcohol related or even drug related scenes not appropriate for the younger aged kids. There may also be mild forms of nudity included in the film such as 'boobs' or 'bums' showing.

No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work. This is because it could contain very rude scenes to do with sex drugs. Also it could be to with very strong violence and blood and gore isnt really for the younger viewers.

The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ video works may not be supplied by mail order. The following content is not acceptable.