AGE

RATINGS

FOR FILMS

BY DIVYA SHARMA

U

UNIVERSAL

This rating is aimed at 4 years old and above as

movies that are in this category appeal more to

that age group.

The film Beauty and

the Beast is aimed

at young children

and so is rated U so

it is suitable for

children and adults.

PG

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

This rating means that the film is targeted for overall viewing

however some scenes may not be appropriate for children of

younger age groups. ‘PG’ also means that any child is

allowed to view the film on condition that they are escorted

by an adult.

Frozen is a film that

is aimed at children

but is rated PG as it

contains some

violence that may

not be suitable for

some children and

they need to be

accompanied by an

adult.

12A

This rating means that the film has been directed at ages 12

and over furthermore anybody under the age of 12 are

allowed to see the film as long as they are accompanied by

someone that is over the age of 18 which is classed an a

adult. The A does stand for accompanied and advisory this

means that if you under the age of 12 you will have to be

accompanied by someone who is older than 12.

Captain America is rated a 12A

as it has a lot of violence and

scenes that would not be

suitable for those who are

younger than 12. Also the

content and the language are

more advance meaning that

those of younger age may not

understand what is going on in

the film or what is being said.

15

This rating means that not a single person below

the age of 15 is permitted to watch the film and

they are not allowed to buy a 15 graded film if they

are not 15.

Insidious is rated a 15 as

the material of the movie

is not suitable for anyone

younger than 15. This film

is a horror film so the

scenes may affect those

who are younger than 15

as they are unable to

differentiate reality from

fake.

18

This rating means that these films are for 18 year

and above. No one under the age of 18 is allowed

to watch the film and also if you are under the age

of 18 you are unable to buy a film that is rated 18.

Saw 2 is rated and 18

because of the gore,

violence and disturbing

images that are

extremely visual and

therefore not suitable for

anyone younger than 18.

R18

This rating means that an audience of 18 and over is

only able to view any material that holds this age

certificate and no-one under the age of 18 are able to

view this material. These rated films may only be

shown in cinemas that are able to show these rated

movies and these movies may only be delivered to

grown-ups in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ movies will

never be provided by mail order.

REVIEW

After reviewing the age ratings for films I have

decided that the age rating of 12/12a would be the

best one to sue for my film. I have chosen this age

rating for my romantic comedy because I feel that

content and scenes are suitable for this age group

and does not need to be a higher age rating. Also

by making it a 12/12a instead of a 15 it allows me

to allow a wider range of people to watch my film

therefore making my film more popular and be able

to make more profit.