U.K Film Ratings system

Universal All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.


Parental Guidance General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.

12A May be unsuitable for under 12s. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only).

12 Suitable only for those aged 12 and over.
No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.

15 Suitable only for those aged 15 and over.
Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.

18
Suitable only for adults.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.

Restricted 18
For adults only.
May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.

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U.K Film Ratings system
We have researched ratings of films and certificates to help us make a decision about the certificate we would like to make our own thriller. Most thrillers fall into the ‘15’ or ‘18’ categories as they contain adult themes like violence and sex amongst other things in appropriate for children. This must be kept in mind when classifying our own thriller.

Information from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Board_of_Film_Classification

Matt Simmons