This document outlines film classification guidelines for different age ratings (PG, 12A, 15, 18) in the UK. It describes the types of content allowed under each rating, such as language, sexual content, violence, and drug use. For example, a PG film can contain mild bad language not used aggressively, references to sex or kissing but no sexual images, and mild comic violence where no one is hurt. The purpose is to help audiences, especially children and vulnerable groups, choose appropriate films by providing information on what content is allowed at each rating level.

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.