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1. In this Power point I will be
discussing about the British
board film classification
ratings.

2. The U stands for universal, a U
rated film is particularly suitable
for pre-school children. Bad
behaviour is clearly disapproved
because children at that young
age may copy the stuff shown in
the films. No violence is shown in
a U film

3. PG stands for parental guidance this
means a film is suitable for general
viewing but may have some scenes that
are unsuitable for young children. There
may be bad language such as sh*t in a pg
film but nothing to serious. Some scenes
may show some scenes not preferred for
children but there is no strong focus to it
for example may show some one handing
something over to some one else such as
drugs but wont show what the object is or
show them taking it.

4. 12A and 12 film rated movies are not
suitable for children under the age of
12. A 12A movie requires an adult to
accompany the child to the scene in
order to be able to watch that film.
Some swearing may be used such as
F**K but it depends on the manner in
which its used in. violence is allowed to
be shown but not go in to detail.

5. 15 rated movies are not suitable
for children under the age of 15.
No-one the age of 15 will be
allowed to go cinema to watch a
15 movie. In a 15 movie you will
see strong violence, strong
language and sexual nudity and
more as no themes are prohibited
to be shown as it’s a 15 movie
rating.

6. Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one
under 18 is allowed to watch a 18
rated movie at the cinema. No
themes are prohibited at a 18 rated
movie. Use of strong language is
used at a 18 rated movie, also strong
violence is shown, sexual scenes
(real sex) in some circumstances.