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 15 would be the best one to use
for my film. I have chosen a slightly higher age rating
for my horror because I feel that some scenes may be
too violent or ‘traumatising’ to those of a younger age
so I opted out to use the 15 age rating instead of the
12A.
