Film age rating

film age rating

Universal - all ages are allowed to view the film because there is nothing unsuitable for children 

Parental Guidance - all ages are allowed to view the film however there are certain scenes or images that are not suitable for children this could be mentioning sex/drugs and it may contain mild language.

 12A - this means that the film is not suitable for very young ages. ages from 12 and under as long as accompanied by an adult (18+). things under this category can be mature themes for example discrimination, soft drugs, sex references and nudity.

12 - this category is basically the same as 12A however it means that no one under 12 can rent or buy the DVD or video 

15 - only those over 15 are allowed to view the film no one under 15 is allowed to rent or buy the film. films in this category can have hard drugs, constant strong language, strong violence and strong sex reference's also nudity with out graphic detail.

our film will probably be rated 15 this will be because it will contain strong violence and slightly strong language also by making our film rated 15 it will allow us to widen our range of audience to top teens and young/old adults. however by making it 15 it limits the amount of blood we can include in our film.

18 - only adults are allowed to view the film (18+) this includes renting or buying the DVD or video. films under this category have no limitations on bad language or drugs, very strong gory and sadistic violence is usually permitted. 

we might make our film an 18 rated film this would mainly be because we could then include more violence and gore than we would normally be allowed with a 15 rated film however it limits our range of audience to young - old adults when it would mainly be teenagers which will want to see the film.