G rated films and games are OK for most kids, but remember, even some of these can be scary to the littlies.
General (G) is one of the seven classification categories of the Australian film rating system and one of the six for the computer game system of the Australian Classification Board. It was one of the original four classification categories when the Board came into existence. The symbol is the letter G enclosed in a triangle and the colour is green.
It means that it is suitable for everyone. However, some G classified content may contain content that is not of interest to children.
G rated content is described as very mild.
Factors[]
Themes[]
Themes in G rated movies can be unrealistic and kid-friendly or if they aren't upsetting or controversial. Some slightly scary scenes and very mild threat can be included if they are only likely to scare very young children. More serious themes including death and tragic events can be accommodated within the PG level.
Violence[]
Violence in G rated movies must be unrealistic/animated or very mild in impact. This includes cartoon violence and infrequent unrealistic fantasy violence (e.g., Pokémon). There cannot be any depictions of blood resulting from violence unless it is justified by context. Live-action physical violence can be accommodated if it is only presented once or twice in the content and the victim doesn't suffer injuries.
Sex[]
Sexual content is rare in G rated movies. Very mild suggestive language or references can be allowed if it may go over children's heads. Implied sexual activity or mentions of sexual activity are not allowed. Kissing may be allowed.
Language[]
Very mild coarse language is permitted up to using religious language in vain (e.g., damn, hell, God, Jesus Christ). Euphemisms and derivatives are allowed (e.g., heck, frig/ging, dang, crud). In some rare cases, content can get away with using mild coarse language like "ass" or "crap".
Drug use[]
Drug use is not permitted in G rated movies unless they are medicinal and used in a medicinal context. Drug references may be allowed if they are not detailed and if they are used in an educational context.
Nudity[]
Non-detailed animated nudity (e.g., buttocks) and works of art in an educational context (e.g., historical art, statues) can be accommodated within the G level.
Statistics[]
During the financial year that ended on 30 June 2022, the G classification was given to 17 films for public exhibition and 84 computer games.
Equivalent to...[]
- MPA's G[1]
- ESRB's EC (which is no longer in use) and E[2]
- TV Parental Guidelines' TV-Y, TV-G and TV-Y7
- BBFC's U
- PEGI's 3 rating
- CERO's soft A rating
- NZ OFLC's G
- Kijkwijzer's AL
- Netflix's 3+ rating
- RARS' 0+ rating
Trivia[]
- Unlike other equivalent ratings, the Australian G rating allows scary content, drug and sex references.
- Also, some G content may be unsuitable for very young children.
List[]
- According to the ACB's classification database, 34K+ films and 2.27M+ computer games have been classified G. (list)
References[]
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