Age classification

Universal - all ages are permitted to see the film as there is no unsuitable content.
eg.'Finding Nemo' is a universal film as it has a positive moral framework that offers reassuring counterbalances to any violence or threat.

 Parental Guidance - all ages are allowed to view the film but accompanied by an adult due to some scenes containing mild language and sex/drugs references. Moderate violence may occur if justified by the context (e.g. fantasy).
e.g. 'Matilda' is rated as a PG film due to its suitability for young viewers. However it is considered to be a parental guidance film as it involves scenes of bullying which parents may consider to be unacceptable.

12 Adult - those aged under 12 years are only admitted if accompanied by an adult, aged at least 18 years, at all times during the motion picture. Mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity may be contained.
e.g.'Twilight' involves horror elements which are moderate and therefore the film is permitted to be seen by children as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult able to recognise any potential harm. The last of the series was re-cut in order to meet the 12A requirements by minimizing the sexual activity.

12 -The content guidelines are identical to those used for the 12A certificate but nobody younger than can rent or buy a 12-rated film.
e.g. 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' is rated 12 due to sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images which are not suitable for children below this age.

15 - nobody younger than 15 is permitted to view the film as can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language,strong violence and strong sex references.
e.g.An example of this film classification is' 21 Jump Street' which was rated 15 due to the involvement of strong language, sexual references, violence and drug use.

18 - only adults can view the film due to it containing content with no limitations. Explicit sex references and sexual activity is allowed if justified by the context.Drugs and sadistic violence is also permitted.
e.g.A example of this classification is the film 'Killer Joe' which was rated 18 as it contains     strong, bloody and sadistic violence as well as sexual threats.

 Restricted 18 - Films of this rating can be purchased at licensed sex shops or viewed at adult cinemas by adults who are 18 or over only. These films are defined as extremely sexual with very explicit content yet references to under-age sex or aggressive behaviour is not allowed.