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.

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Is R rating a 15?

Anybody who has seen the Deadpool trailers will not be surprised it has been officially rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. For us Brits who don’t know what that means, an R rating requires everyone under the age of 17 to be accompanied by an adult, usually translated in the UK to a 15.

Why are films rated 18?

18 rated films, videos and downloads can contain very strong material which is only suitable for adults. This can include very strong language, horror, and violence.

What are the different movie ratings?

G — General Audiences. All Ages Admitted. A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme,language,nudity,sex,violence or other matters that,in the view of the Rating Board,…

PG — Parental Guidance Suggested. Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. A PG-rated motion picture should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend.

PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13.

R — Restricted. Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. An R-rated motion picture,in the view of the Rating Board,contains some adult material.

NC-17 — No One 17 and Under Admitted. An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that,in the view of the Rating Board,most parents would consider patently too adult

What do the film ratings stand for?

The rating is comprised of the rating symbol (G, PG, PG-13, R, or NC-17) along with a brief description of why the film received that rating. Common reasons cited are violence, language, nudity, sexuality, drug use, and adult situations, but that list is far from comprehensive.

What is the highest movie age rating?

NC-17 is the classification that succeeded the now outdated X rating for movies. Movies that receive this classification are considered too adult in nature for any children to see. No one under 17 is allowed into the movie.