U• The U symbol stands for Universal. A U rated

film must be visually suitable for audiences of four years and over. The film must not contain any sorts of bad violence as it may harm the viewers who are viewing the movie. On the other hand the film can have brief fight scenes which characters are put in danger, but this can not be extreme. Also, very mild language can be used. Examples of very mild language are hell and damn. Bad language can not be used in U rated films as it mat affect the viewers.

PG

When you see a PG rating symbol on a film poster or on a film cover. This symbol means that the film

should not affect a child aged eight or older. However, their parents are forced to consider if the film is suitable for younger or kids who are sensitive. The film may have the use of some verbal abuse but this has to be mild language.

There must be no violence as this may affect the viewers.

A 12 A is the the age for a film that is suited for 12 year olds. It also means that a child under 12 is allowed to watch it if accompanied with an adult. 12 A is only used for films and is not used for DVDs.

When a film has a 12 on it it means that it is not suitable for children under 12. This is because the film may contain unsuitable scenes for someone

under 12 and it may have themes in it that parents do not want their children to see. The difference

between a 12 and a 12a is that an adult can accompany someone under 12 to a 12a but not to a 12. Also a 12 certificate is found on a DVD when

a 12a isn’t.

15 and 18• A 15 rated film is a film classification

where only a person ages 15 or over is allowed to view. 15 rated films contain several extreme themes such as violence and drug use.

• An 18 rated film has a lot stronger themes compared to 15. 18 rated films have extreme violence, several uses of drugs and sexual themes because of these themes only people aged 18 and over are allowed to view them.

Our film rating• Our film includes :

• Imitable behaviour

• drugs

• Violence

• Discrimination

• Theme - Gambling and drug use

These all fit in the higher certificate band ‘ 15 ‘ Types of drugs used - “weed” Marijuana

“Coke” Cocaine

Our film rating• Our film includes :

• Imitable behaviour

• drugs

• Violence

• Discrimination

• Theme - Gambling and drug use

These all fit in the higher certificate band ‘ 15 ‘ Types of drugs used - “weed” Marijuana

“Coke” Cocaine