Certificates provide ratings to indicate the appropriate age for viewing films. The 'U' rating means a film is suitable for all ages and will contain no inappropriate content. The 'PG' rating recommends parental guidance as some scenes may not be suitable for children. Films rated '12A' can contain stronger violence but not too strongly as the target age is still young. A '12' rating means no one under 12 can view without a parent present and films may contain mild language. '15' rated films are unsuitable for those under 15 and can contain strong language, sexual content and violence. The most restrictive '18' rating designates adult films that contain explicit content and require proof of age to view.

1. Certificates
The ‘U’ stands for Universal. This mean it is suitable for any age.
Films like Shrek The Third and Finding Nemo. These films would
have no bad age and also inappropriate acts.
‘PG’ stands for Parental Guidance. This means the film is good
to watch but would recommend the parent of the child to
watch it before their child does. Some of the scenes in these
films might be inappropriate for the child.
12A certificates are a certificate is more for DVD and Blu
Rays. The violence would be stronger but not too strong as
this is still a young age. This is quite similar to a 12
Certificate.
A 12 certificate is more for cinemas is for people the age of
12 and over. No one under the age of 12 can watch the film.
They would be also recommended to watch the film with a
parent. Their can be hints of swearing but has got to be in a
suitable manner There may be moderate language (e.g. uses
of terms such as ‘bitch’ and ‘twat’ at 12 or 12A).
Unsuitable for people under the age of 15. The age 15
and above can watch this film. In these films you would
see frequent strong language, sexual activity but not in
great detail and also strong language. Films like the
Matrix and Forrest Gump are a great example of a 15
rated film.
An 18 rated film is more of an adult type of film.
This is an adult only film. No one under the age of
18 can watch this film you would often be asked
to supply ID to show proof. The company who
show you the film could get prosecuted if they
show the film to someone underage. Films like
Mad Max 2 and Robocop.
An R18 film is only for adults. Special licenced
cinema’s can only show these types of films. All
pornography types of films are all R18 rated. Most of
the films would be sold in adult only shops. (Sex
shops).