2. U Rated films
U stands for ‘Universal’ which is ‘suitable for all’.
Discrimination is not likely to be seen unless the discrimination is shown to
be negative and not accepted of.
Drugs must be limited for only the purpose to educated young children.
Drugs should not be seen frequently.
Aggressive behaviour is limited and if show then it must be proved to the
audience that behaviour like so is not accepted and is wrong, so then
young children will not be prompted to copy.
No explicit language is used, only mild language like “damn2 is allowed.
Occasional nudity is accepted, but with no detail.
Only minor sexual behaviour such as kissing is allowed, nothing in detail.
Scary scenes should be mild, only animated films can include violence.
3. PG
Discriminatory is unlikely unless outlined that the behaviour is not accepted
References to drugs may be included if an anti-drug message is shown to the
audience
No detail of dangerous behaviour which the youth generation is likely to copy
Mild language may be used
My be nudity with no sexual content however, sexual activity may be implied.
Sequences where characters are in danger should not be intense
Violence is minor. If used it should be for an educational purpose or is justified by
its context e.g: history, comedy or fantasy
4. 12/12A
Discriminatory language is minimal, if used it must be shown that it is not accepted by society
Misuse of drugs is not frequent and is not shown in detail how to use/ take the ones shown
No dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy is shown. No accessible weapons such as
knives are used.
May be use of strong language depending on the manner, who is using it and why. Will not be
used frequently
May be nudity included, but sexual scenes are not shown in detail
Moderate sex references are used
There may be slightly physical and psychological threat and horror sequences, however the horror
sequences should not be frequent
May be moderate violence but should not be shown in detail. No emphasis of blood, but can
include occasional gory moments. Sexual violence is implied but not shown directly.
5. 15
May be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language may be used ,
but the film should not endorse discriminatory behaviour
Drugs being taken can be shown but as a whole it should not be prompted. The misuse
of substances which are easily available should not be shown.
Dangerous behaviour such as: suicide or self harm, should not be shown in absolute
detail.
Explicit language can be used but only in context and depending on who uses it
Sexual activity may be shown but not in strong detail. There may be verbal references to
sexual activity, but strong references are not likely unless suitable for the context
May be strong threat but sexual threat is unlikely
6. 18
18 rated films include violence, sexual scenes, threat and the used of illegal drugs
Sexual scenes can involve visible nudity and action, however very strong sexual
scenes will be placed in R18 classification
Discrimination is acceptable in any context
Dangerous behaviour and threat can be shown to the demographic clearly