Why are some movies 18 +?
Why are some movies 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. More information about 18 rated films is available for parents on our public website.
Does Rated R mean 18 +?
R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.
Can a 12 year old watch a 15 film at the cinemas with a parent?
No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema. A cinema may lose its licence if it admits children under 15 to a 15 rated film. No theme in a 15 rated film is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15-year-olds and any dangerous or illegal behaviour is not endorsed or promoted by the film.
What is U rated movie?
Initially, there were only two categories of certificate – “U” (unrestricted public exhibition) and “A” (restricted to adult audiences), but two other categories were added in June, 1983 – “UA” (unrestricted public exhibition subject to parental guidance for children below the age of twelve) and “S” (restricted to
