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PG classification

PG - Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children, however, this classification is for general viewing. Having this classification should not unsettle a child aged 8 or older.

A PG can't include:

  • Dangerous behaviour including knives, no focus on antisocial behaviour 
  • Discriminatory behaviour
  • Reference to illegal drugs (unless it is an anti-drug message)
  • Mild bad language only
  • Nudity
  • Threat and horror
  • Mild violence only


    • 12 and 12A - suitable for 12 years and over.
    • No potentially dangerous behaviour which a child could copy.
    • No discrimination
    • Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and not glamorised
    • Moderate bad language
    • Brief or discreet sexual content
    • Moderate physical/psychological threat and horror
    • Moderate violence (not in detail)

    15 certificate 

    No one younger then 15 can go and watch a film rated 15 in the cinema.

    What a 15 includes:
    • Dangerous behaviour
    • Discrimination
    • Drugs
    • Strong language
    • Nudity
    • Sex
    • Sexual violence/ sexual threat
    • Threat and horror
    • Violence

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