Film Ratings

These are the different film ratings and what a film must contain to be given a specific rating. 

• Cannot upset any child 
• Must be suitable for the age of 4 and over
• No discriminative language/behaviour
• No illegal drug references unless it is anti-drug use
• Mild scary sequences
• Unlikely to cause anxiety
• No potentially dangerous behaviour
• Very mild bad language 
• Natural nudity (kissing)
• No sexual content
• Mild violence

• Discrimination is still unacceptable
• No physical or mental drug reference 
• No intense frightening scenes
• No potential dangerous behaviour
• Mild bad language
• Natural nudity (kissing)
• Discreet sexual activity
• Moderate violence

• Discriminative behaviour/language must not be endorsed as a whole
• Any misuse of drugs shouldn't give instructional detail (how to use them etc)
• Moderate physical behaviour
• Physical/self harm must be used in detail
• Moderate bad language (swearing cannot be used frequently or aggressively)
• Discreet sexual activity/nudity
• Mature themes
• Moderate violence

• Drug use can be shown but can't be promoted
• Strong horror scenes are okay
• Dangerous behaviour
• Strong language is okay but can't be repeated
• Nudity can't contain strong sexual activity
• No theme needs to be portrayed
• Strong violence but no gory scenes

• No under 18s can watch the film
• Crude sexual material 
• Drug references but still can't be promoted 
• Gory violence is fine
• Strong language 
• Nudity not too much sexual activity etc