2. U
UNIVERSAL
This rating is aimed at 4 years old and above as
movies that are in this category appeal more to
that age group.
The film Beauty and
the Beast is aimed
at young children
and so is rated U so
it is suitable for
children and adults.
3. PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
This rating means that the film is targeted for overall viewing
however some scenes may not be appropriate for children of
younger age groups. ‘PG’ also means that any child is
allowed to view the film on condition that they are escorted
by an adult.
Frozen is a film that
is aimed at children
but is rated PG as it
contains some
violence that may
not be suitable for
some children and
they need to be
accompanied by an
adult.
4. 12A
This rating means that the film has been directed at ages 12
and over furthermore anybody under the age of 12 are
allowed to see the film as long as they are accompanied by
someone that is over the age of 18 which is classed an a
adult. The A does stand for accompanied and advisory this
means that if you under the age of 12 you will have to be
accompanied by someone who is older than 12.
Captain America is rated a 12A
as it has a lot of violence and
scenes that would not be
suitable for those who are
younger than 12. Also the
content and the language are
more advance meaning that
those of younger age may not
understand what is going on in
the film or what is being said.
5. 15
This rating means that not a single person below
the age of 15 is permitted to watch the film and
they are not allowed to buy a 15 graded film if they
are not 15.
Insidious is rated a 15 as
the material of the movie
is not suitable for anyone
younger than 15. This film
is a horror film so the
scenes may affect those
who are younger than 15
as they are unable to
differentiate reality from
fake.
6. 18
This rating means that these films are for 18 year
and above. No one under the age of 18 is allowed
to watch the film and also if you are under the age
of 18 you are unable to buy a film that is rated 18.
Saw 2 is rated and 18
because of the gore,
violence and disturbing
images that are
extremely visual and
therefore not suitable for
anyone younger than 18.
7. R18
This rating means that an audience of 18 and over is
only able to view any material that holds this age
certificate and no-one under the age of 18 are able to
view this material. These rated films may only be
shown in cinemas that are able to show these rated
movies and these movies may only be delivered to
grown-ups in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ movies will
never be provided by mail order.
8. REVIEW
After reviewing the age ratings for films I have
decided that the age rating of 12/12a would be the
best one to sue for my film. I have chosen this age
rating for my romantic comedy because I feel that
content and scenes are suitable for this age group
and does not need to be a higher age rating. Also
by making it a 12/12a instead of a 15 it allows me
to allow a wider range of people to watch my film
therefore making my film more popular and be able
to make more profit.
