Age Certificates

At **ACTOR**, we rate our films using the following certificates (U, PG, 12A/12, 15 and 18). Here is all of the information you need in order to understand Age Certificates.

## Certificates Information

### Rated U (Universal)

U (Universal) is an age certificate that allows anyone to watch the specific programme, and perfect for families and young children.

Some of the films on Actor that are rated U are: The Pencil, Bluebear And Doggy, Rock Drums and so much more movies.

### PG (Parental Guidance)

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.

Some of the films on Actor that are rated PG are: Crazy Cars, Waterstone, Captain Adorebear and so much more movies.

### 12A/12

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. 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 Ratings Info for that film in advance. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.

Some of the films on Actor that are rated 12A/12 are: Ghost Chaser, 30 Ways To Break The Law, Life In England and so much more movies.

### 15

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work.

Some of the films on Actor that are rated 15 are: Fixing Good, Nuthacker, Froggy and so much more movies.

### 18

No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video work. Adults should be free to choose their own entertainment.

Some of the films on Actor that are rated 18 are: The Return Of Froggy, American Boy, Coneheads and so much more movies.

## What Movies Include

### Dangerous Behaviour

* U - Potentially dangerous or anti-social behaviour which young children may copy must be clearly disapproved of. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.
* PG - No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy, if that behaviour is presented as safe or fun. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives. No focus on anti-social behaviour which young children are likely to copy.
* 12A/12 - No promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives. No endorsement of anti-social behaviour.
* 15 and 18 - Dangerous behaviour (for example, suicide, self-harming and asphyxiation) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Whether the depiction of easily accessible weapons is acceptable will depend on factors such as realism, context and setting.

### Discrimination

* U - Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of
* PG - Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of, or in an educational or historical context, or in a particularly dated work with no likely appeal to children. Discrimination by a character with whom children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.
* 12A/12 - Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
* 15 and 18 - The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour, although there may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language.

### Drugs

* U - References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be infrequent and innocuous, or have a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.
* PG - References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
* 12A/12 - Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give detailed instruction.
* 15 and 18 - Drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse (for example, through detailed instruction). The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

### Language

* U - Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.
* PG - Mild bad language only. Aggressive or very frequent use of mild bad language may result in a work being passed at a higher category.
* 12A/12 - There may be moderate bad language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.
* 15 and 18 - There may be strong language. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

### Nudity

* U - Occasional nudity, with no sexual context.
* PG - There may be nudity with no sexual context.
* 12A/12 - There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.
* 15 and 18 - There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sexual nudity may be permitted but strong detail is likely to be brief or presented in a comic context.

### Sex

* U - Only very mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references to such behaviour.
* PG - Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
* 12A/12 - Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
* 15 and 18 - Sexual activity may be portrayed, but usually without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour. Repeated very strong references, particularly those using pornographic language, are unlikely to be acceptable. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal are unacceptable.

### Sexual Violence and Sexual Threat

* 15 and 18 - There may be strong verbal references to sexual violence but any depiction of the stronger forms of sexual violence, including rape, must not be detailed or prolonged. A strong and sustained focus on sexual threat is unacceptable.

### Threat And Horror

* U - Scary or potentially unsettling sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.
* PG - Frightening sequences or situations where characters are in danger should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings and comedy may be mitigating factors.
* 12A/12 - There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences. Although some scenes may be disturbing, the overall tone should not be. Horror sequences should not be frequent or sustained.
* 15 and 18 - There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained focus on sadistic threat is unlikely to be acceptable.

### Violence

* U - Violence will generally be very mild. Mild violence may be acceptable if it is justified by context (for example, comedic, animated, wholly unrealistic).
* PG - Violence will usually be mild. However there may be moderate violence, without detail, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).
* 12A/12 - There may be moderate violence but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context.
* 15 and 18 - Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also unlikely to be acceptable.

## Links

**These links will list the movies under the rating, and the suggested parents guide aswell.**

1. U Rating
2. PG Rating
3. 12 Rating
4. 15 Rating
5. 18 Rating

**You can also view the ratings for movies in the information box.**

**For episodes, there will be a heading which is "Suggested Age Rating For This Episode".**

## References

All the stuff used in this page is from https://www.bbfc.co.uk.