Film Classification

Film Classification
(Specific for Thriller themes)

‘U’ – This certificate is given to films that are aimed at younger children and families, therefore the content of which is suitable for all. Scenes should be suitable for minors and so scenes of threat or menace should be mild and short. Language should be mild and contain no negative imitable behaviour.

PG – This certificate is given to films that are designed for slightly older children, as some of the content may upset young children that are sensitive to less mild on screen violence and fantasy horror. Drug references must be brief and mild, or follow an anti-drug theme.

12a/ 12 – This certificate is given to films that are aimed at young teens that are less sensitive to moderate violence and horror however the sequences must be infrequent. Violence in particular must not be graphic but occasional gory sequences are permitted. Language can contain moderate, infrequent swearing.

15 – This certificate is given to films aimed at mature teenagers and young adults, language may contain strong frequent swearing, however repetitive use of the strongest language is unacceptable unless justified. Violence and horror can be frequent, strong and gory.

18 – This certificate is given to films that contain content that is aimed at adults only. The language can be of the strongest swearing and frequent. Violence and horror scenes are often very graphic, prolonged and frequent.