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.

12AThis 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.

15This 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.

18This 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.

R18This 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 15 would be the best one to use for my film. I have chosen a slightly higher age rating for my horror because I feel that some scenes may be too violent or ‘traumatising’ to those of a younger age so I opted out to use the 15 age rating instead of the 12A.