What does B15 mean in movies?

These have now been expanded to include a B15 for teenagers accompanied by adults and D for films with high sex, violence and foul language.

What is Au film rating?

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What are the different age ratings for films?

What are the film ratings in the UK?

Classifications currently in use are Uc, U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18 and R18, but quite a few more have been featured on film posters throughout the last century.

Are Film Ratings Law UK?

All films shown in the UK need an age rating by law.

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Is the Batman a 15A?

The British Board of Film Classification determines ratings in the U.K. and deemed The Batman a 15 film because it includes "strong threat" and violence. In Belfast, however, local authorities have given the movie a special rating of 15A, meaning those under the age of 15 can go in with their parents.

Can a 11 year old watch a 15 film with parents?

Nope. A 15 rating means nobody under 15 is allowed full stop. It's illegal. 12A films are the ones where younger kids can go with a parent/ adult.

Can a 14 year old watch a 15 film?

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

Is R-rated a 15?

R - Restricted: no-one under 16 (later 17) admitted unless accompanied by an adult.

Why is Black Panther a 12A?

The violence includes slashes, stabs and hand-to-hand combat. A character breaks another's arm, and a warrior's throat is cut, but without strong detail. A torso wound is shown during a healing process. Other injuries, sometimes bloody, are seen briefly and without strong detail.

Is Ma worse than R?

TV MA is essentially the equivalent of an R rated movie, although TV MA can be “worse” than R in some cases. Examples of TV MA shows include Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso.

How many swear words are in PG-13?

The restrictions set by the US ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.

Can an 8 year old watch a 12 film?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance.

Can I take my 7 year old to a 12A film?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.

What is a 15 age rating?

15 is a rating given by the BBFC that determines that a particular form of media is suitable only for persons aged 15 or over. Nobody younger than 15 can buy a 15-rated video, or see a 15-rated film in a cinema.

Why is Spiderman a 12A?

The reason for the 12 was that the film contained a level of personal violence and a revenge theme that went beyond what was acceptable under the PG level BBFC Guidelines of the time, which only allowed: 'Moderate violence without detail ... if justified by its setting'.

What is G rated?

These are categories classified by EIRIN (Film Classification and Rating Committee) to restrict viewers' ages. G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12. R 15+: People aged 15 and above will be admitted. ID is required to confirm your age.

Why is Deadpool a 15?

Parents need to know that Deadpool is a superhero story aimed at -- and most appropriate for -- mature audiences only. It has lots of graphic violence, sex (including partial nudity), adult humor, and nonstop strong language.

What is a 16+ rating?

This rating is applied once the depiction of violence (or sexual activity) reaches a stage that looks the same as would be expected in real life. The use of bad language in games with a PEGI 16 rating can be more extreme, while the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs can also be present.

Can I take my 9 year old to a 12A?

The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas. Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

What age is PG?

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

Why are some movies 18 +?

Although 18 rated films can show graphic scenes of sex, violence and have lots of very bad language in too, if a film is judged by the BBFC to be too explicit, it will receive an R18 rating.

Can a 8 year old watch a PG-13 movie?

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.

Do cinemas ask for ID for a 15?

Our staff are legally required to ask for proof that you are old enough to watch an age restricted film if they have any doubt. In order to prove your age we require official I.D. that includes a photo and date of birth such as a passport or driver's license. (We accept photocopies of passports.

What is the meaning of R rated?

adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of R–RATED. US, of a movie. : having a rating of R : not suitable to be seen by children because of violence, offensive language, or sexual activity.