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This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the
specified usage:
G
:
Suitable for general audiences
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
0 |
Definition
G
:
Suitable for general audiences
Anyone can be shown or sold this.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
G films should have very low levels of things like frightening scenes. However, not
all G level films are intended for family audiences and it is always a good idea to
look at reviews and plot information before taking children to any film
PG
:
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
3 |
Definition
PG
:
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers
Films and games with a PG label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
The PG label means guidance from a parent or guardian is recommended for younger viewers.
It is important to remember that PG films can be aimed at an adult audience and to
be aware of the content of a film if you are taking children to it
RP13
:
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
13 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
6 |
Definition
RP13
:
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
The RP label means that the film or DVD can only be watched by someone under the age
on the label if they are with a parent or guardian (an adult over 18).
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
You will see these labels on films and DVDs. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking
the law if they allow unaccompanied children to access these films.
R13
:
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
13 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
13 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
13 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
9 |
Definition
R13
:
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label
to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over
the age shown on the label. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they supply
an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You will
see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
R15
:
Restricted to persons 15 years of age and over
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
15 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
12 |
Definition
R15
:
Restricted to persons 15 years of age and over
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label
to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over
the age shown on the label. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they supply
an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You will
see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
M
:
Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and up
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
15 |
Definition
M
:
Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and up
Films and games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Films with an M label are more suitable for mature audiences. When considering whether
to let a child see an M-rated film, it?s a good idea to find out what the film is
about ? and to always remember to check the descriptive note.
RP16
:
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
16 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
18 |
Definition
RP16
:
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
The RP label means that the film or DVD can only be watched by someone under the age
on the label if they are with a parent or guardian (an adult over 18).
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
You will see these labels on films and DVDs. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking
the law if they allow unaccompanied children to access these films.
R16
:
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
16 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
21 |
Definition
R16
:
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label
to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over
the age shown on the label. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they supply
an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You will
see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
R18
:
Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
80 |
Definition
R18
:
Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label
to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over
the age shown on the label. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they supply
an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You will
see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
R
:
Restricted to a particular class of persons, or for particular purposes, or both,
specified by the Office of Film and Literature Classification
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
95 |
Definition
R
:
Restricted to a particular class of persons, or for particular purposes, or both,
specified by the Office of Film and Literature Classification
R means that there is a special restriction.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Refer to the words on the right of the label for the full conditions.