- There are five different age ratings for films in the UK, these are...
= ''Suitable for All''
A 'U' film should be suitable for audiences ages four years or older. 'U' films should be set within a positive moral and the film should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
= ''General Viewing''
Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A 'PG' film should not disturb a child ages around eight or older. Parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger children.
Both symbols mean the same thing, the material is only suitable for those aged 12 and over. Works classified as these may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them. The 12A category exists only for cinema films, nobody younger than 12 may see a 12A film unless accompanied by an adult. An adult may take a younger child if they feel that it will be suitable for them. The 12 symbol exists only for video works.
The above symbol means that no persons younger than 15 can see or rent this film. Films which are 15s often contain drug taking but must not promote of encourage drug use. Horror may also be used but must not be sadistic or sexualised. There may also be constant use of strong language and sexual activity may be portrayed but without strong detail.
The above symbol means that no persons younger than 18 can see or rent this film. Films that are 18 often have strong themes that run throughout and are unsuitable for anybody under the age of 18.
Flight
Getting our film classification right is key. We must not isolate our audience by making the rating too high but also must not expose younger children to scenes which may upset them.
We have decided that our film rating will be a 15.
Our target audience is 16 - 24 year olds, for this reason we want our film to be a 15 certificate. The reason our film is a 15 and not any lower is because our production contains the mild theme of drugs which may be inappropriate for younger viewers. Our production is not of the 18 clarification because it does not promote or glamorise the use of drugs.
Flight
Getting our film classification right is key. We must not isolate our audience by making the rating too high but also must not expose younger children to scenes which may upset them.
We have decided that our film rating will be a 15.
Our target audience is 16 - 24 year olds, for this reason we want our film to be a 15 certificate. The reason our film is a 15 and not any lower is because our production contains the mild theme of drugs which may be inappropriate for younger viewers. Our production is not of the 18 clarification because it does not promote or glamorise the use of drugs.
