2.  Classification of film are in place for the
protection of children and those most
vulnerable to make sure that the audience is
able to choose the appropriate material.

3.  Aimed for children under 4.
 Bad language – extremely mild.
 Sex – Kissing, cuddling and sexual references
are allowed but not any sexual images or
innuendos.
 Violence – Mild and comic with the
reassurance that no one was hurt. No use of
weapons.
 Drug use – No illegal drug or emphasis on
drug taking. Brief references.

4.  Any child would be able to watch a PG film
providing that their parents thinks it is suitable.
 It should not upset children over 8 but still could
contain upsetting content.
 Bad Language – Mild, infrequent and not in an
aggressive manner.
 Sex – References can be made but only through
comedy or in a way a child probably will not
understand.
 Violence – Can be used but the action most not
be focused on or glamourized.
 Drug Use- Anti-drug references with little focus
if otherwise. Should not be glamourized but
condoned.

5.  12 A is used for cinema classification whilst 12 is used
for DVD classification.
 12A states that no child under 12 must see the film
without an adult.
 Bad Language – Strong language can be used as long
as it infrequent and used within context.
 Sex – Comedic references and situations are allowed
however crude with a strong focus is not. Nudity can
be shown but only briefly.
 Violence – Violence is allowed but briefly and without
focus on injuries or weapons expect without strong
context. Sexual violence is also only permitted briefly
within context.
 Drug use – Drug use can be shown briefly and should
not be glamourized.

6.  Bad language – Strong language can be used
but very strong language must not be used in
frequent of aggressive manner.
 Sex – Sexual activity is allowed. Crude
references however are not allowed unless in
context.
 Violence – Strong violence is allowed but not
sadistic.
 Drug use – Allowed as long as it is not
promoted or an easily accessible drug.

7.  No children should be able to see these
films.
 Themes are not restricted unless they are
illegal or harmful.
 Bad language – Any language is acceptable.
 Sex – All sexual images and references can be
used as long as it not physically recreated by
the actors.
 Violence – All violence is accepted.
 Drug use – All accepted but not glamourized.

8. Taking all of this into consideration, we feel
that our film is a PG. There is no violence,
strong language, drug use or sexual reference,
but Doug’s distressed nature might be
distressing for small children as they might not
understand the reason why.