Films classified 12A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of twelve and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. In such cases, IFCO strongly recommends that parents/guardians make informed decisions by accessing the consumer advice available on this website.
-Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO)
12A (formerly 12PG) is a film classification issued by the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO), for use in the Republic of Ireland. The classification in question does not allow unaccompanied viewers who are under the age of 12 to watch films which fall under this category.
The alternate for 12A for home video is 12.
Equivalent to: PG-13 for movies and low TV-14 for television.
Guidelines[]
These are the guidelines for 12 in home video as well.
According to the IFCO:
- Themes: "Mature themes are acceptable (crime, bereavement, relationships, etc.) provided they are depicted in a fashion suitable for young teenagers (i.e., in such a way that they will already have been familiar with in their everyday lives). Themes of suicide or self-harm or other imitable behaviour will only be acceptable if depicted without detail and in a clearly educational context"
- Violence: "Moderate violence and more prolonged threat/horror are acceptable at 12A. This is particularly the case when depicted in a fantasy context (common at this category). Stronger images of injury detail may be acceptable if justified by the context in which they are presented (i.e., in an accurate depiction of warfare)."
- Sex/Nudity: "Sexual content (situations and dialogue) presented without explicit detail may be acceptable at 12A. Brief sexual nudity may also be acceptable."
- Language: "Some infrequent strong language may be acceptable, but should be used in a non-aggressive manner. Use of discriminatory language should be justified by the overall context of the film"
- Drugs: "Images of or references to soft drugs may be permitted in an appropriate context. Generally, content relating to hard drugs is not acceptable unless there is a clear anti-drug message and the misuse of drugs is not glamorized."
Statistics[]
91 films for cinema release were given a 12A certificate by the IFCO (2021 Annual Report).
E.g., Spider-Man: No Way Home (consumer advice: Intense action consistent with the franchise.)
Trivia[]
- It was introduced in 1/5/2001 as 12PG a year earlier than its BBFC equivalent.
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