Certificate research

PG -  Parental Guidance is where an adult may have to be there for the child to watch the film because there may be unsuitable scenes for them to watch on their own. A PG film shouldn't be unsettling for a child around the eight or older because most PG films are aimed for children around this age.

12A/12 - If a film has an age rating of 12A, this means if the viewer is under the age of 12, they must have an adult with them to watch the film, because the film could have violent scenes which is not appropriate for the viewer. If a film has an age rating of 12, this means the viewer must be the age of 12 to see the film because it could include inappropriate scenes which isn't acceptable for under 12's.


15 - If a film has an age rating of 15, they must be the age of 15 and not younger. This is because of the type of language being used such as swear words, violent scenes may be used, such as fighting or graphical scenes including blood.






18 - If a film has an age rating of 18, they must look and be the age of 18 and not younger because films with the age rating of 18 can include some things that are not appropriate for younger ages. In films that are an age rating of 18 they include graphical scenes which wouldn't be suitable for younger than 18, sex scenes are sometimes included, depends on what the storyline is, drug use and inappropriate language is also seen in these films.