Rating systems (Movies)

A movie rating system talks about the suitability about drugs, language, nudity, sex, violence, and much more in films.

Everywhere is different across the globe. Many rating systems have some ratings (about 4-5). Some countries, like Italy, have only few ratings. While others, like New Zealand and South Africa, have a lot. Usually, the ratings are designed to use their suitability on minors. Therefore it is important to have a rating so that people know what's okay for there children and teens. And most ratings have adult ratings, with a few exceptions.

Some movie rating systems have the right to refuse films altogether (United Kingdom (rejected), Australia (RC), New Zealand (Objectionable), South Africa (Prohibited), etc.).

Comparison table

Key:

•  Green  - All ages may watch
•  Yellow  - Parental guidance suggested
•  Blue  - Unsuitable for a younger audience but not restricted
•  Orange  - Partially restricted (People under the age must be with an adult)
•  Red  - Fully restricted (People under the age may not be admitted at all)
•  White  - Others
  

Country	Age rating																					Other
	0/1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21
Argentina (INCAA)	ATP												+13			+16		+18				N/A
																		C
Australia (ACB)	G														M			R 18+				RC
	PG														MA 15+			X 18+				Exempt
Austria (ABMC)	Unrestricted					6				10		12		14		16						N/A
Bahamas	A														T			B				D
																		C
Barbados	GA												PG-13					R				N/A
	PG																	A
Belgium	AL/TOUS					6			9			12		14		16		18				N/A
Brazil (ClassInd)	L									10		12		14		16						N/A
																18		18
Bulgaria (NFC)	B											C		C+		D		X				N/A
	A															D+
Cambodia	G														NC15			R18				N/A
Canada (outside Quebec) (CHVRS)	G													14A				R				E
																		A
	PG							PG (Not recommended for young children)						18A				18A				Prohibited
Canada (Quebec) (Régie)	G							G (Not suitable for young children)					13+			16+		18+				Exempt
																		18 (Explicit sexuality)				Refused Classification
Chile	TE						7							14				18				Educational
																		Excessive violence
																		Pornography
China	Suitable for all ages																					Banned
Colombia	T						7					12			15			18				Prohibited
																		X
Cook Islands	G														MA			R18				N/A
	PG
Costa Rica (CCEP)	TP						TP7					TP12			M15			M18				Material Cinematográfico recomendado
												M12
Country	0/1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	Other
Denmark (Medierådet)	A						7															F
							11/15				11				15
Estonia	L					MS-6						MS-12		K-14		K-16						N/A
	PERE											K-12
Fiji	G												Y					A				N/A
																		R
Finland (KAVI)	S/T			7			7		12			12	16			16		18				N/A
France (CSA)	TP											-12				-16		-18				Prohibited
Germany (FSK)	0					6/12						12				16		18/Unrated				Educational
Ghana	U											12			15			18				NS
	PG
Greece	Unrestricted												13				17	18				N/A
Hong Kong	I																	III				Exempt
	IIA/IIB
Hungary	KN					6						12				16		18				N/A
																		X
Iceland	L					6			9			12		14								N/A
														16/18		16		18
India (CBFC)	U						UA 7+						UA 13+			UA 16+		A				S
Indonesia (LSF)	SU												13+				17+				21+	N/A
Iraq	G												PG 13		15+			18+				Banned
															PG 15			18TC
Ireland (IFCO)	N/A			G					PG			12A			15A	16		18				N/A
												12			15
Italy	T					6+						14+		14+		18+		18+				N/A
Jamaica	G												PG-13	T-16		T-16		A-18				N/A
	PG
Japan (Eirin)	G											PG12			R15+			R18+				N/A
Kazakhstan	6-					6+						12+/14+/16+		14+		16+		18+			21+	N/A
Kenya	GE															16		18				Restricted/Banned
	PG									N/A
Kuwait	E												PG					18+				N/A
													T
Latvia (NKC)	U						7+					12+				16+		18+				N/A
Lebanon	G												PG13			PG16		18+				N/A
	PG
Lithuania	V						N-7/N-13						N-13			N-16		N-18				N/A
Country	0/1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	Other
Malaysia (LPF)	U											P12	13			16		18				Tidak lulus untuk tayangan
Maldives (NBC)	G											12+			15+			18+				PU
	PG																	18+R
Malta	U											12A			15			18				Not fit for exhibition
	PG											12
Mauritius	U											PG			15			18				Rejected
																		18R
Mexico (DGRTC)	A											B			B-15			C				N/A
	AA						N/A											D
Netherlands (Kijkwijzer)	AL					6			9			12		14		16		18				N/A
New Zealand (OFLC)	G												R13	R14	R15	R16	R17	R18				R
																						Objectionable
	PG												RP13			RP16		RP18				Exempt
																M
Nigeria	G											12			15			18				RE
	PG											12A
Norway (Medietilsynet)	A					6			12			12						18				Not approved
						9			9			15			15
Philippines (MTRCB)	G												R-13			R-16		R-18				X
													PG
Portugal	A		M/3/6/12/14/16/18			M/6						M/12		M/14		M/16		M/18				N/A
			M/3			M/6						M/12		M/14		M/16		M/18
																		M/18-P
Romania	A.G.														N-15			I.M.-18				I.C.
	A.P.-12											N/A						I.M.-18-XXX
Russia (RARS)	0+					6+						12+				16+		18+				Refused classification
Country	0/1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	Other
Saudi Arabia	G											PG12			R15			R18				N/A
	PG														PG15
Singapore (IMDA)	G												PG13			NC16		M18			R21	Exempt
	PG																					Refused classification
Slovakia	"Teddy bear's head"											12			15			18				N/A
	Unrated						7
South Africa (FPB)	A						7-9PG			10-12PG			10-12PG			16		18				XX
	PG									7-9PG			13					X18
South Korea (KMRB)	전체											12			15				청불 (19)			N/A
																			제한 (Restricted)
Spain (ICAA)	A						7					12				16		18				N/A
																		X
Sweden	Btl						7				15		15									N/A
							11				11
Switzerland	0			6		6				12		12		16		16		Unrated				N/A
														N/A		18		18
(Ticinese municipality)	nessuno			6 anni (4 se accompagnati da un adulto)		6 anni (4 se accompagnati da un adulto)		10 anni (8 se accompagnati da un adulto)		10 anni (8 se accompagnati da un adulto)		14 anni (12 se accompagnati da un adulto)		14 anni (12 se accompagnati da un adulto)		16 anni	17 anni	18 anni				N/A
				N/A		6 anni	7 anni	8 anni	9 anni	10 anni	11 anni	12 anni	13 anni	14 anni	15 anni
				N/A	7 anni (5 se accompagnati da un adulto)		7 anni (5 se accompagnati da un adulto)			12 anni (10 se accompagnati da un adulto)		12 anni (10 se accompagnati da un adulto)
				N/A		8 anni (6 se accompagnati da un adulto)		8 anni (6 se accompagnati da un adulto)					14 anni (13 se accompagnati da un adulto)	14 anni (13 se accompagnati da un adulto)
														16 anni (14 se accompagnati da un adulto)		16 anni (14 se accompagnati da un adulto)
Taiwan	0+					6+						6+			15+			18+				N/A
						N/A						12+
Thailand	G												13		15			18		20		Banned
	P
Turkey	General Audience					6+				10+			13+			16+		18+				Refused classification
						6A				10A			13A									Educational purposes
Ukraine	ЗА											12				16		18				Denied
	ДА
United Arab Emirates	G												PG13		PG15			18+			21+	N/A
	PG														15+
United Kingdom (BBFC)	Uc			U				PG				12A			15			18				Unsuitable for classification
												12						R18				Exempt
United States (MPA)	G												PG-13				R	NC-17				Not Rated
	PG
Venezuela (San Cristóbal and the Baruta municipalities)	A											B				C		D				N/A
	AA
(Maracaibo municipality)	N/A	A												B				C
Vietnam	P												K			T16		T18				C
													T13
Country	0/1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	Other

Argentina

Through its Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition (Comisión Asesora de Exhibición Cinematográfica), the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) issues ratings for films based on the following categories:

• ATP: For all public.
• +13: Suitable for 13-year-olds and over. Children under the age of 13 are admitted if accompanied by an adult.
• +16: Suitable only for 16-year-olds and over. No one under 16 is admitted.
• +18: Suitable only for 18-year-olds and over. No one under 18 is admitted.
• C: Restricted to 18-year-olds and over. Restricted to specially licensed venues.

Australia

In Australia, the Australian Classification Board rates films and video games.

It would use the following ratings:

• G: General. Suitable for all ages. The content is very mild in impact.
• PG: Parental Guidance recommended for children under the age of 15. The content is mild in impact.
• M: Recommended for mature audiences 15 and over, but since it's an advisory rating, it is legally accessed by children under 15. The content is moderate in impact.
• MA15+: Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian. The content is strong in impact.
• R18+: Restricted to 18 and over. The content is high in impact. Even though this rating is legally restricted, it's not applicable to persons under 2 in Queensland.
• X18+: This is a special and legally restricted rating, used for pornographic content featuring adults. Films rated X18+ are only sold or hired in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
• RC: If a film contains content that is very high in impact and exceeds the guidelines, it is rated RC (Refused Classification). This means it is not allowed to be sold or publicly exhibited anywhere in Australia.
• CTC: Before a film or video game is rated in Australia, it would recieve the CTC (Check the Classification) message, which is shown in movie posters, trailers, etc. Once it is rated, it would be replaced by a rating.

Austria

Austria's rating system would use the following ratings (In addition, in the state capital (Vienna), children under 6 can only be permitted to attend public film performances if they are accompanied):

• Unrestricted: All ages are admitted to the film.
• 6: Suitable from the age of 6.
• 10: Suitable from the age of 10.
• 12: Suitable from the age of 12.
• 14: Suitable from the age of 14.
• 16: Suitable from the age of 16. No one under 16 admitted.

For home media, Germany's system is used. However, if it's banned in Germany, it doesn't mean it's banned in Austria. Austria can rate home media releases 14 or 16.

Bahamas

The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board classifies films in the Bahamas. Upon completion of the examination, the Board will classify the film in accordance with the following ratings:

• A - Suitable for all ages
• B - No one younger than 18 admitted (unless accompanied by persons 18 years and older)
• T - No one younger than 15 admitted
• C - No one younger than 18 admitted
• D - Banned from release in Bahamas

Barbados

In Barbados, films are classified by the Film Censorship Board (FCB):

• GA – General Audience; Suitable for all ages.
• PG – Parental Guidance.
• PG13 – Parental Guidance 13; suitable for 13 years and older.
• R – Suitable for 18 years and older.
• A – Adult Only; No-one under 18 admitted.

Brazil

In Brazil, ClassInd (English: The advisory system) is responsible to rate films, TV programs and video games.

For films rated 10, 12, 14 and 16, underage people can be admitted when accompanied by an adult guardian or if they are carrying a written consent form.

For films rated 18, only persons aged 16 and older can be admitted, and those 16-17 years should be accompanied by an adult guardian.

• L: Suitable for all
• 10: May contain content not recommended for people under 10 years
• 12: May contain content not recommended for people under 12 years
• 14: May contain content not recommended for people under 14 years
• 16: May contain content not recommended for people under 16 years
• 18: May contain content not recommended for people under 18 years

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, films are rated by the National Film Center The ratings are:

• A - Aimed at children.
• B - All ages.
• C - Children under 12 are not admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
• C+ - Not recommended for children under 14. No persons under 14 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
• D - No one under 16 admitted.
• D+ – Not recommended for children under 16. No persons under 16 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
• X - No one under 18 admitted; restricted to adult theatres.

Cambodia

In Cambodia, the Department of Movies and Promotion of Culture at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) classifies films for exhibition in cinemas and on home media under the following age categories:

• G – General audience.
• NC15 – Permitted for persons aged 15 and over.
• R18 – Permitted for persons aged 18 and over (only permitted to be shown in cinemas).

Canada

In Canada, two ratings are used. One used in Quebec (Régie du cinéma), and one for the rest of Canada (Canadian Home Video Rating System).

All providences can refuse films. All can also denote an "E" rating, which means Exempt.

English

In English-language Canadian regions, this system is used:

• G: General rating, all ages are admitted.
• PG: Parental guidance, may contain content not suitable for children under the age of 8, parental guidance is recommended.
• 14A: Contains content not suitable for children under 14. Children under that age must be accompanied by an adult.
• 18A: Contains content not suitable for children under 18. Children under that age must be accompanied by an adult. In Maritimes and Manitoba, children under 14 are not admitted at all.
• R: Restricted. Persons under 18 are not admitted.
• A: Adult, contains adult content. Persons under 18 are not admitted. Only used in the Maritimes, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

French

In French-language regions (especially Quebec), a different system is used.

• G: Visa général (General rating), all ages are admitted. The "Déconseillé aux jeunes enfants" marking is added to films containing content not suitable for children under the age of 8.
• 13+: May be viewed, rented or purchased only by children 13 years of age or over. Children under 13 may be admitted to a 13+ film, but only if accompanied by an adult.
• 16+: May be viewed, rented or purchased only by teens 16 years of age or over.
• 18+: May be viewed, rented or purchased only by adults 18 years of age or over. The "Sexualité explicite" marking is added to films containing content with real sexual activity, and should be placed in an adults-only room.

Chile

Films are classified by the Council of Cinematographic Classification (Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica) which is a central agency under the Ministry of Education. In 2002 legislation was enacted which reversed the ban on all 1,090 films that had previously been banned in Chile.

The current age ratings (enacted in 1993) are:

• TE (Todo Espectador) – General audience.
• TE+7 (Inconveniente para menores de 7 años) – Not suitable for children younger than 7 years.
• Mayores de 14 años – Over 14 years old.
• Mayores de 18 años – Over 18 years old.

The age ratings may also be supplemented by the following content categories:

• Contenido educativo – Educational content.
• Contenido pornográfico – Pornographic content.
• Contenido excesivamente violento – Excessively violent content.

Pornographic films may only be exhibited at venues licensed for that purpose. Minors are not admitted to films with pornographic or excessively violent content.

China

Hong Kong

Hong Kong's rating system has four ratings. The ratings are advisory except for Category III.

• I: Suitable for All Ages (適合任何年齡人士觀看).
• IIA: Not Suitable for Children (兒童不宜).
• IIB: Not Suitable for Young Persons And Children (青少年及兒童不宜).
• III: Persons Aged 18 and Above Only (只准18歲或以上人士觀看).

When it was first introduced, it had three ratings (I, II, and III). II was split into IIA and IIB in 1995. Category III is the only restricted category.

Taiwan

Taiwan has its current movie rating system since 2015.

There were 5 ratings, and they were:

• 0+: 普遍級(普) (General Audience) – Viewing is permitted for audiences of all ages.
• 6+: 保護級(護) (Protected) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 6; children between 6 and 11 shall be accompanied and given guidance by parents, teachers, seniors, or adult relatives/friends.
• 12+: 輔導十二歲級(輔12) (Parental Guidance 12) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 12.
• 15+: 輔導十五歲級(輔15) (Parental Guidance 15) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 15.
• 18+: 限制級(限) (Restricted) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 18.

The Chinese Mainland

As of January 2024, The Chinese Mainland does not have a rating system. Only films that are passed as "suitable for all ages" are released although some exhibitors have introduced informal ratings.

A March 2017 effective law on film does require non-violations of the lawful rights and interests of minors (Chinese: 未成年人) or harming the physical and psychological health of minors. However, in an interview with China Central Television in the same month, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television's film chief Mr. Zhang Hongsen said it was inaccurate for the media to label the guideline for minors as manual/euphemistic classification and it was a misinterpretation or over-interpretation of the new law.

Colombia

In Colombia, the following ratings appear as "T", "7", "12", "15", or "18". The ratings leveled the effects.

• T, 7, 12: Advisory
• 15, 18: Restricted

An X rating is issued for pornography. A film can also be prohibited if it has content that violates the guidelines.

Cook Islands

In the Cook Islands, publications such as films, TV shows and video games are classified by the Cook Islands Censorship Office in accordance with the Film and Censorship Act 1985. The following four classifications are used:

• G: General
• PG: Parental Guidance
• MA: Mature Audiences
• R18: Restricted to adults 18 and over

The Censorship Office does not define the age for a "mature audience", but its television code—which uses the same ratings—defines a child as "15 years and under".

Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, films are classified by the Ministry of Justice and Peace:

• TP (Todo Público): All public
• TP7 (Todo público, advertencia personas menores de 7 años acompañadas de una persona adulta): All public (parental guidance is recommended for children under 7)
• TP12 (Todo público, personas con edad inferior a 12 años, acompañadas de una persona adulta): All public (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
• M12 (Mayores de 12 años): Over 12 years old
• M15 (Mayores de 15 años): Over 15 years old
• M18 (Mayores de 18 años): Over 18 years old
• Material Cinematográfico recomendado (Recommended cinematographic material): Films and documentaries that, due to their content and various themes they present, are recommended for their cultural value.

Denmark

In Denmark, the Media Council for Children and Young People currently rates films. Films do not have to be submitted for a rating and in such instances must be labelled a "15" (restricted to people aged 15 and above). Children aged 7 and above may attend any performance—including those restricted to older audiences—if they are accompanied by an adult.

The Danish ratings administered by the Media Council for Children and Young People. The following are:

•  A  – Suitable for a general audience.
•  7  – Not recommended for children under 7.
•  11  – For ages 11 and up.
•  15  – For ages 15 and up.
•  F  – Exempt from classification.

Estonia

Film classification in Estonia is regulated by the Child Welfare Act. Estonia has no K-18 rating despite the age of majority set at 18 in this country. "MS" means unrestricted exhibition despite not recommended for children under the recommended ages, while the "K" classifications are regulated and people underage will not be admitted without adult accompaniment. There are no fully restricted classifications. The classifications are:

• PERE – Family Film.
• L – Allowed to all.
• MS-6 – Not recommended for under 6.
• MS-12 – Not recommended for under 12.
• K-12 – Prohibited for under 12 unless accompanied by an adult.
• K-14 – Prohibited for under 14 unless accompanied by an adult.
• K-16 – Prohibited for under 16 unless accompanied by an adult.

Fiji

In Fiji, films are classified by the Fijian Censors Board:

• G - approved for general exhibition
• Y - approved for exhibition to viewers of the age of 13 and over
• A - approved for exhibition to adults only (18 and over)
• R - approved for restricted public exhibition subject to conditions imposed by the censor

Finland

Films in Finland are classified by the National Audiovisual Institute. A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult, except for 18-rated films. Films with an age rating may contain an additional marker for violence, sex, fear, or substance abuse. The ratings and content descriptors are as follows:

• S (Finnish) or T (Swedish) – For all ages.
• 7 – Over 7 years.
• 12 – Over 12 years.
• 16 – Over 16 years.
• 18 – Adults only.
• VÄKIVALTA - Contains violence.
• SEKSI - Contains sex scenes.
• AHDISTUS - May cause fear and anxiety.
• PÄIHTEET - Contains drug use.

France

In France, the system applies these ratings:

• TP: All ages admitted
• 12: Prohibited for children under the age of 12
• 16: Prohibited for children under the age of 16
• 18: Prohibited for children under the age of 18

The X rating is used for pornography. France has the rights to ban films if the content violates the guidelines.

Germany

In Germany, Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft rates all films.

• 0: All ages.
• 6: Released from age 6. No one under 6 admitted.
• 12: Released from age 12. Since 2003, children aged 6-11 years must be accompanied by adult.
• 16: Released from age 16. No one under 16 admitted.
• 18: Released from age 18. No one under 18 admitted.

Films without a rating from the FSK are restricted to adults.

A Switzerland version exists, with minors at least 2 years younger than the age are admitted with an adult.

Ghana

In Ghana, films are classified by the Film Classification Committee:

• U - Universal for all categories of persons.
• PG - Viewers below 12 are to watch under Parental Guidance.
• 12 - For persons of 12 years and above. Children under this age must be accompanied by an adult.
• 15 - For persons of 15 years and above only.
• 18 - For persons of 18 years and above only.
• NS - Not suitable for public exhibition.

Hungary

Hungary changes its ratings a lot. In 1965, a first rating system was used, being "No restriction", "Over 14", "Over 16", and "Over 18". Around 2004, the ratings have been changed to "All", "Over 12+", "Over 16+", "Over 18+" and "X" but has changed in 2011. Therefore as of 2011, the ratings used in Hungary are:

• KN: Recommended for all ages
• 6: Recommended for 6+
• 12: Recommended for 12+
• 16: Recommended for 16+
• 18: Recommended for 18+
• X: Restricted to 18+

Iceland

Since 1 July 2006, FRÍSK (short for Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði) has replaced the Kvikmyndaskoðun system in Iceland. In October 2013, FRÍSK announced that it was adopting a new system similar to the Netherlands' Kijkwijzer at least through 2016. The Icelandic ratings system also provides an "18" rating in addition to the Kijkwijzer ratings. Under Icelandic law, minors aged 14-years-old and over may be admitted to a film carrying a higher age rating if accompanied by an adult. The ratings are as follows:

• L: All ages.
• 6: Not suitable for children under 6 years.
• 9: Not suitable for children under 9 years.
• 12: Not suitable for children under 12 years.
• 14: Not suitable for children under 14 years.
• 16: Not suitable for children under 16 years.
• 18: Not suitable for children under 18 years.

India

The Central Board of Film Certification rates films in India.

The ratings are:

• U: All ages.
• UA: Unrestricted public exhibition, but with mandatory age-restricted parental guidance. The age threshold was previously set at 12 years of age, but in 2023, this was further refined to 7, 13 and 16 years of age.
• A: Adults only.
• S: Restricted to a specific group of people. This rating is rarely used.

• U – Unrestricted public exhibition.
• UA – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with mandatory age-restricted parental guidance. The age threshold was previously set at 12 years of age, but in 2023 this was further refined to 7, 13 and 16 years of age.
  • UA 7+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 7 years.
  • UA 13+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 13 years.
  • UA 16+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 16 years.
• A – Restricted to adults.
• S – Restricted to any special class of persons.

First, it was only U and A ratings in the debut. Then in June 1983, UA and S were added.

Indonesia

The Indonesian Film Censorship Board rates films in Indonesia. In 1994, the first rating system was used, used "Semua Umur", "Anak-anak", "Remaja" and "Dewasa". The only rating to survive all of the LSF's life is SU. In 2014, these ratings have changed. The ratings apply:

• SU: All ages
• 13+: From 13 years
• 17+: From 17 years
• 21+: From 21 years

Iraq

The Iraqi film rating system is declared by the Ministry of Information and Culture. It is against the law for an underage person to enter restricted films at the cinemas, even with their parents, where a proof of identity may be required.

• G: General Exhibition - open for all ages.
• PG 13: Customer may be aged 13 years and under, but must be accompanied by someone 13 years old or older. Please note content may not be appropriate for 13 years and below, booking to be at the discretion of guardians and parents.
• PG 15: Customer may be aged 15 years and under, but must be accompanied by someone 15 years old or older. Please note content may not be appropriate for 15 years and below, booking to be at the discretion of guardians and parents.
• 15+: No persons under 15 years of age will be admitted. Babies not allowed.
• 18+: No persons under 18 years of age will be admitted. Babies not allowed.
• 18TC: Rated 18+ until confirmed by the National Media Council. Entry to the cinema must comply with the age restriction of final confirmed rating. Booking prior to confirmed rating, is at customers discretion.

In exceptional cases, a film may be banned in Iraq, meaning that it could not be exhibited or released in that country. For example, South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut was banned in 1999 for containing depictions of Saddam Hussein as an homosexual.

Ireland

In Ireland, the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) rates all films.

Since 2001, these ratings have been used:

• G: General. For school going age (Usually 4 years and older).
• PG: Parental Guidance. Under 12s are recommended to use guidance from parents.
• 12A/12: Must be 12 years old or be accompanied by an adult. (Until 2005, it was known as 12PG, replaced by 12 on home media (which means "No one under 12 is admitted"))
• 15A/15: Must be 15 years old or be accompanied by an adult. (Until 2005, it was known as 15PG, replaced by 15 on home media (which means "No one under 15 is admitted"))
• 18: Must be 18 years old. No one under 18 is admitted.

An additional rating for cinema was introduced in 2005, which is:

• 16: Must be 16 years old. No one under 16 is admitted.

Italy

In Italy, the rating system of the films is currently disciplined by the Decreto legislativo n° 203 of 7 December 2017. For commercial release, distributors are requested to classify their films based on the age of the audience. Their decision is verified by a commission of the Ministry of Culture, composed of members of the film industry and experts in education and animal rights. Since 2021, the commission is no longer allowed to ban a film or demand edits. Films are classified into one of the following categories:

• T (film per tutti): no age restriction.
• 6+ (sconsigliato ai minori di anni 6): not suitable for children under 6.
• 14+ (vietato ai minori di 14 anni): released to ages 14 and older; children who are at least 12 may be admitted with adult accompaniment.
• 18+ (vietato ai minori di 18 anni): released to ages 18 and older; children who are at least 16 may be admitted with adult accompaniment.

The classification only applies to commercial releases in theaters, and the law does not require classification of home media. Before 2021, films aimed to be shown in theatres were classified for all ages (T) or prohibited for children under 14 or 18 by the Commission for Film Review. The Commission could also ask for some scenes to be cut or ban the distribution of the film.

Jamaica

Film classification in Jamaica is a requirement of the Cinematograph Act of 1913, which also established the Cinematograph Authority.

The ratings are:

• G: Appropriate for all ages.
• PG: Parental Guidance (only applied occasionally).
• PG-13: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
• T-16: Teenagers 14 & 15 will be admitted in the company of an adult.
• A-18: No one under the age of 18 years will be admitted.

Japan

In Japan, Eirin is used with the following ratings:

• G: General, suitable for all ages.
• PG12: Parental guidance requested for young people under 12 years.
• R15+: for persons aged 15 and above only (No one under 15 admitted).
• R18+: for persons aged 18 and above only (No one under 18 admitted).

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, films are rated by the Committee for Culture of the Ministry for Culture and Information.

• 6-: 6 жасқа толмаған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children under the age of 6.
• 6+: 6 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 6.
• 12+: 12 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 12.
• 14+: 14 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 14.
• 16+: 16 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 16.
• 18+: 18 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 18.
• 21+: 21 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 21. Restricted to licensed venues between 10 pm and 6 am local time.

Kenya

In Kenya, films are rated by the Kenya Film Classification Board.

• GE (General Exhibition) – Suitable for all ages.
• PG (Parental Guidance Recommended) – May contain scenes unsuitable for children under the age of 10. While the content may be suitable for children, parents are advised to monitor the content.
• 16 (Unsuitable for persons under age of 16) – Restricted to persons aged 16 years and above.
• 18 (Adults Only) – Restricted to persons aged 18 years and above.
• Restricted/Banned

Kuwait

In Kuwait, films are rated by the Censor Board Committee (لجنة الرقابة) under authority of the Ministry of Information (وزارة الإعلام). The Committee may sanction edits of or outright ban certain films in order to comply with cultural laws and values of Kuwait. The Ministry of Information originally established an age classifications system for films under decision number #73, article #10 of year 2012. The 2012 system rated films as either for "general audiences" (G) or for "persons aged 16 and above" (16+). Circa 2015, two additional classifications were introduced for films rated as "under 13 need to be accompanied with adults" (PG-13) or "adults only" (18+). However, by May 2016, the Ministry of Information established a new age classifications system for films under decision number #30 of year 2016. Therefore, as of May 2016, films in Kuwait are rated under the following:

•  E  – Film content is suitable for everyone.
•  PG  – Under 13s require to be accompanied by parents or guardians over the age of 18.
•  T  – Under 13s are not permitted.
•  18+  – Under 18s are not permitted.

Cinemas are legally obligated to refuse entry to any minor, including infants, under the required age of any film's established age classification.

Latvia

In Latvia, it is the duty of the producer of a film or distributor to assign a rating according to a pre-determined set of criteria. All publicly exhibited films, visual recordings and films broadcast over television and electronic networks must be classified.

• U (universal audience): Suitable for persons of all age groups.
• 7+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 7 years of age.
• 12+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 12 years of age.
• 16+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 16 years of age.
• 18+: Not suitable for a minor (prohibited to people under 18).

Lebanon

Films exhibited in Lebanon are rated by the Lebanese Censorship Board.

The ratings categories are as follows:

• G: Intended for General Audiences. All ages are admitted.
• PG: Parental Guidance is suggested.
• PG13: Children under 13 years of age will not be admitted.
• PG16: Persons under 16 years of age will not be admitted.
• 18+: Persons under 18 years of age will not be admitted.

Lithuania

The Lithuanian Film Centre is a state institution under the Ministry of Culture of Lithuania. A film approved for public exhibition receives one of the ratings below based on its content:

• V: Released for all ages. The full name for the classification is visi, which means "all"
• N-7: Released from age 7 and above. Under 7s may be admitted with adult supervision.
• N-13: Released from age 13 and above. 7-12s may be admitted with adult supervision.
• N-16: Released from age 16 and above. No one under 16 is admitted.
• N-18: Released from age 18 and above. No one under 18 is admitted.

Malaysia

Historically, film censorship in Malaysia was carried out by police under the Theatre Ordinance 1908. In 1954 the Film Censorship Board (LPF) was created to censor films distributed across Malaysia in accordance with the Cinematograph Films Act 1952, and later the Film Censorship Act 2002. Malaysia's motion picture rating system was introduced in 1953, initially classifying films either for General Audiences (Tontonan Umum) or For Adults Only (Untuk Orang Dewasa Sahaja), and in 1996 these classifications were changed to "U" and four different "18" categories (which were amalgamated back into a single classification in 2010). In 2008, the "PG13" classification was introduced, which admitted children under the age of 13 if accompanied by an adult ("PG13" underwent a cosmetic change to "P13" in 2012). In February 2023, the "P13" classification was split in two—a "P12" classification (effectively the same as "P13" but with a slightly lower age threshold) and a prohibitive "13" classification, which bars admission to children under the age of 13. A prohibitive "16" classification was also introduced, barring audiences under the age of 16.

Upon viewing the board will assign one of three categories to the film:

• Lulus Bersih (Passed Clean [i.e. without cuts])
• Lulus Dengan Pengubahan (Passed with Edits/Cuts)
• Tidak Diluluskan Untuk Tayangan (Not Approved for Screening)

Should a film be approved, the Board then assigns the film a classification. As of 2023 the ratings are:

• U (Umum) - For general viewing
• P12 (Penjaga) – Parental guidance required for audiences under the age of 12. (Under 12s cannot watch without accompaniment by adult)
• 13 – Suitable for teenagers only. No one under 13 is admitted.
• 16 – Suitable for older teenagers only. No one under 16 is admitted.
• 18 – Suitable for adults only. No one under 18 is admitted.

Maldives

Film in the Maldives are classified by the National Bureau of Classification. Certificates issued are based on the following categories:

• G – Suitable for all ages.
• PG – Parental guidance.
• 12+ – For ages 12 and above.
• 15+ – Suitable for ages 15 and above.
• 18+ – Suitable for ages 18 and above.
• 18+R – Suitable only for ages 18 and above. Restricted.
• PU – For professional use only.

Malta

As of 2012, films in Malta are classified by the Film Board in accordance with the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act. As part of an overhaul in 2013 the "14" and "16" age classifications were replaced by "12A" and "15"; the "PG" rating was redefined while "U", "12" and "18" were retained in their existing form.

If the film is deemed "fit for exhibition" it will be awarded one of the following classifications:

• U (Universal) – Suitable for all.
• PG (Parental Guidance) – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
• 12A – Suitable for persons of 12 years and over: Provided that persons younger than 12 years may attend only when accompanied by an adult.
• 12 – Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over.
• 15 – Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over.
• 18 – Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over.

Mauritius

The Film Classification Board (FCB) classifies films and stage plays on behalf of the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage. Film will be awarded one of the following classifications in accordance with the Film Act 2002 or rejected.

• U (Universal) – Suitable for all audiences.
• PG – Parental Guidance is compulsory for children under the age of 12.
• 15 – Suitable for persons of the age of 15 and above.
• 18 – Suitable for all Adults.
• 18R – Adult audiences only (subject to specified conditions)
• Rejected – Not allowed.

Mexico

In Mexico, the General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography rates films. The ratings are used:

• AA: All ages, but also recommended for persons aged 6 and under.
• A: All ages.
• B: Recommended for persons aged 12 and over.
• B15: Recommended for persons aged 15 and over.
• C: Only for persons aged 18 and over.
• D: Only for persons aged 18 and over (contains sexually explicit material).

Netherlands

The Netherlands uses Kijkwijzer for ratings. Some other regions also use it.

Children underage for the numbers must be accompanied by an adult with the exception of 16 and 18, where no one under 16 is allowed at all.

Here are the usual ratings for Kijkwijzer:

• : All ages
• : Potentially harmful to under 6s
• : Potentially harmful to under 9s
• : Potentially harmful to under 12s
• : Potentially harmful to under 14s
• : Potentially harmful to under 16s
• : Potentially harmful to under 18s

This is also used in Belgium and Iceland. In Iceland, AL is changed with L.

New Zealand

New Zealand's Office of Film and Literature Classification of has a long list of ratings.

All ratings are:

• Unrestricted
  • G: All ages.
  • PG: Parental guidance recommended.
  • M: Suitable for mature audiences aged 16 and above.
• R: Restricted to an audience
  • R13: Restricted to ages 13 and above.
  • R15: Restricted to ages 15 and above.
  • R16: Restricted to ages 16 and above.
  • R18: Restricted to ages 18 and above.
• RP: Restricted to an audience unless accompanied by an adult
  • RP13: Restricted to ages 13 and above unless accompanied by an adult.
  • RP16: Restricted to ages 16 and above unless accompanied by an adult.
  • RP18: Restricted to ages 18 and above unless accompanied by an adult (only used for online content).
• R: Restricted to a certain audience.
• Exempt: Exempt from classification.
• Objectionable: Banned, not only to buy, but to also import or possess.

Nigeria

The National Film and Video Censors Board classifies films, videos, DVDs, and VCDs. Classifications carrying an age rating are legally restricted, although the "15" and "18" classifications do not apply to people below 2 years of age. The categories are:

• G: Suitable for viewing by persons of all ages.
• PG: Parental Guidance advised.
• 12: Not suitable for people under the age of 12.
• 12A: Not suitable for people under the age of 12. A child must be accompanied by an adult to view the film.
• 15: Not suitable for persons under the age of 15.
• 18: Not suitable for people under the age of 18.
• RE: Films which fall under this category are to be exhibited and distributed only in specially licensed premises.
• The Nigeria film use as the same as BBFC, but U is renamed to G and R18 is renamed to RE.

Norway

Medietilsynet rates films in Norway. It used to have many different ratings, but since disabled most classic ratings.

As of 2015, the ratings are:

• A: All ages
• 6: 6 years (All ages under that can come with an adult)
• 9: 9 years (Children down to 6 can come with an adult)
• 12: 12 years (Children down to 9 can come with an adult)
• 15: 15 years (Children down to 12 can come with an adult)
• 18: 18 years (No one under the age admitted)

NMA cannot officially ban a film since 2004. A distributor can rate the film 18, but can face prosecution if it violates laws.

Philippines

The Philippines uses the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board for movies. It uses these ratings:

• G: All ages are admitted.
• PG: Children under 13 requires supervising adult.
• R-13: Children under 13 are not admitted.
• R-16: Children under 16 are not admitted.
• R-18: Children under 18 are not admitted. SM Cinema doesn't show movies with this rating.
• X: Banned from release.

Poland

Ratings in Poland are not set by any board or advisory body. Prior to 1989 the applicable age ratings were "no age limit", "over 7", "over 12", "over 15" and "over 18" and were set by The General Committee of Cinematography. Since 1989 there is no official classification system, with age ratings being self-prescriptive and set by the distributors. In case of television, the supervisory body – Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji (KRRiT, The National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television) can impose fines upon those responsible for improper rating of a broadcast, or lack of it.

Portugal

Movies are rated in Portugal by the Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos of the Ministry of Culture. In cinemas the ratings are mandatory (subject to parental guidance) whereas for video releases they are merely advisory, except in the case of pornographic content. Children under the age of 4 were previously prohibited from public film performances, but a special category was introduced for this age group when the classification system was overhauled in 2014. A category for 14-year-olds was also introduced, and the lowest age rating was dropped from 4 years of age to 3. The categories are the following:

• Para todos os públicos – For all the public (especially designed for children under 3 years of age).
• M/3 – Passed for viewers aged 3 and older.
• M/6 – Passed for viewers aged 6 and older.
• M/12 – Passed for viewers aged 12 and older.
• M/14 – Passed for viewers aged 14 and older.
• M/16 – Passed for viewers aged 16 and older.
• M/18 – Passed for viewers aged 18 and older.
• P – Special rating supplementary to the M/18 age rating denoting "pornography".

Romania

Ratings in Romania are set by the National Center of Cinematography (Centrul Național al Cinematografiei) (CNC).

• A.G. (audiență generală) – General audience.
• A.P.-12 (acordul părinților pentru copiii sub 12 ani) – Parental guidance for children under 12.
• N-15 (nerecomandat tinerilor sub 15 ani) – Not recommended for children under 15.
• I.M.-18 (interzis minorilor) – Prohibited to minors under 18.
• I.M.-18-XXX (interzis minorilor și proiecției cu public) – Prohibited to minors under 18 and projection with a public.
• I.C. (interdicție de comunicare) – Prohibition of communication.

Russia

In Russia, a rating system was added in 2012, which uses these ratings:

• 0+: All ages
• 6+: Media suitable from age 6
• 12+: Media suitable from age 12
• 16+: Media suitable from age 16
• 18+: Media prohibited for children

The same age ratings are used for television and video games.

Saudi Arabia

Film classification in Saudi Arabia is administered by the General Commission for Audiovisual Media (GCAM) after the reintroduction of film theatres in the country as of 2017. Back then there was an R12 category, meaning 12+ only.

The categories are:

• G: General – For the general public.
• PG: Parental Guidance – Adult supervision recommended for children under the age of 12.
• PG12: Parental Guidance 12 – Adult supervision required for children under the age of 12.
• PG15: Parental Guidance 15 – Adult supervision required for children under the age of 15.
• R15: Audiences under the age of 15 are prohibited.
• R18: Audiences under the age of 18 are prohibited.

Singapore

Infocommunications Media Development Authority rates films in Singapore.

A long history changes have occurred.

As of 2011, the ratings are:

• G (General): Suitable for all ages.
• PG (Parental Guidance): Suitable for all ages, but parental guidance is advised.
• PG13 (Parental Guidance 13): Suitable for ages 13 and older, but parental guidance is advised for under 13s.
• NC16 (No Children Under 16): Restricted to ages 16 years and older.
• M18 (Mature 18): Restricted to ages 18 years and older.
• R21 (Restricted 21): Restricted to ages 21 years and older (To be shown only in licensed cinemas)

A film may also be refused classification outright, which means it cannot be legally shown anywhere in Singapore. The R21 rating is not applicable to video releases.

Slovakia

The Unified System of Age Rating (Slovak: Jednotný systém označovania) (JSO) is a statutory board of the Slovak Government which regulates age restriction of films, TV programs, and games. Similar to New Zealand, it has a relatively long list of ratings.

• Age ratings
  • "Teddy bear's head": Suitable for children up to 12 years
  • U: General audience
  • 7: Not recommended for children under 7
  • 12: Not recommended for viewers under 12
  • 15: Not recommended for viewers under 15
  • 18: Prohibited for minors under 18
• Educational ratings (discontinued in 2024)
  • -7: For children under 7
  • 7: For 7 years and over
  • 12: For 12 years and over
  • 15: For 15 years and over
• Descriptors
  • Násilie (N): Violence
  • Diskriminácia (D): Discrimination
  • Strach (S): Fear
  • Závislosť (Z): Drug using
  • Sex (X): Sexuality
  • Vulgarizmy (V): Vulgar languages
  • Nahota (H): Nudity

South Africa

South Africa, like New Zealand, has a long list of ratings. All rated by Film and Publication Board. The ratings are:

• A: All ages (Not applicable to VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, UMD and video games)
• PG: Younger viewers should be guided (This is the lowest rating on home media (there is no all ages rating for the South African home media))
• 7-9PG: Under 7s not admitted. 7-9s must be with an adult
• 10-12PG: Under 10s not admitted. 10-12s must be with an adult
• 13: Under 13s not admitted
• 16: Under 16s not admitted
• 18: Under 18s not admitted
• X18: Under 18s not admitted; restricted to adult theatres
• XX: Banned from release

Additionally, the content descriptors are:

• B: Contains blasphemy
• CT: Contains criminal techniques
• D: Contains substance abuse, including drug abuse and drug taking.
• H: Contains sequences of horror. Scarier or more prolonged horror scenes may be present at higher ratings.
• IAT: Contains imitative acts and techniques. More harmful or more intense imitative acts and techniques may be present at higher ratings.
• L: Contains coarse language. Stronger or more frequent coarse language may be present at higher ratings. Discriminatory slurs and sexual language may have the "P" and "S" descriptors respectively.
• N: Contains nudity. Stronger details may be present at higher ratings.
• P: Contains prejudice that can be based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, medical status, veteran status, etc. Factors depend such as if it is clearly disapproved of, context, impact, or in a historical, educational, or dramatic context.
• PPS: Contains flashing images or low frequency sound.
• S: Contains sexual conduct. Stronger details may be present at higher ratings.
• SV: Contains sexual violence.
• V: Contains violence, including cartoon and/or fantasy violence. This also includes realistic or unrealistic violence. Stronger or more prolonged violence may be present at higher ratings.

Content descriptors at higher ratings are usually more impactful.

In television, the ratings were similar, with A, PG, 13, 16, 18, and X18 (not usually broadcast on television or radio, but breached twice by e.tv), derived from the film rating system, with additional requirements. A, PG, 13, and 16 classifications must have an icon at the corner of the screen for 30, 60 (equivalent to 1 minute), 120 (equivalent to 2 minutes), and 300 (equivalent to 5 minutes) seconds respectively, while 18-rated programs must have an icon shown for the duration of the programme. A warning must be shown every half an hour if the program is more than an hour and is rated 16. A full-screen warning must be issued before the start of the programme if the program is rated 16 or 18. A full-screen warning must be issued before the start of the programme and after each commercial break if the program is rated 18. A watershed is set for 16 and 18 rated programmes, meaning that 16 and 18-rated programmes may not be broadcast after 4:30am, and 16-rated programmes may not be broadcast before 9pm, in addition to 18-rated programes may not be broadcast before 10pm. In addition, the PG classification in television means that children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

In video games, it is also similar, but no A classification plus different classification guidelines.

In publications, the 13, 16, 18, X18, and XX classifications derived from this system were made, with lower than 13 classifications means that it is exempt from classification. The 18 and X18 classified-publications must be put in an opaque wrapper portraying the age limit. All of the classifications not exempt from classification in publications means it may not be sold to children under 13. Only publications that are exempt from classification are allowed to sell or hire for children under 13.

South Korea

Korea Media Rating Board rates movies in South Korea. The ratings are:

• All: All ages admitted.
• 12: For children from 12. Underage allowed with an adult.
• 15: For children from 15. Underage allowed with an adult.
• 19: Restricted to 19 and older. Underage not admitted at all.
• R/RS (Restricted Screening): Restricted to 19 and older, and exclusively to adult theaters.

The definition of the classification ALL had the same definition in television and motion pictures. Additionally, the 12 and 15 classifications had their same names in television and video games. Formerly, prior to 2024, an 18 classification was used for video games, but it was now replaced by the 19 classification meaning the same meanings as defined in television. In addition, the 12 and 15 classifications in video games are merely age suggestions, while the 12 and 15 classifications meaning that underage persons are prohibited from watching the program. Additionally, a 7 classification used for television, was never used for motion pictures or video games. In addition, the R classification had the same limit as 19 in television and video games. In 2024, the 18 that was formerly used in South Korea was replaced by the 19 classification.

North Korea, however, does not have a film rating system.

Spain

The Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts is the rating system in Spain.

The following applies:

•  A : General.
•  7 : From 7 years (not recommended below age 7).
•  12 : From 12 years (not recommended below age 12).
•  16 : From 16 years (not recommended below age 16).
•  18 : From 18 years (not recommended below age 18).
•  X : Restricted to 18 and older and can only be seen in adult theaters.

It's not all. An (i) would mean especially recommended for children (applies only to performances rated A or 7).

Switzerland

Ticinese

Main article: Ticinese cinema rating system

The Italian and Lombard speaking region of Ticino has a rating system that differs from the surplus of Switzerland's.

Non-Ticinese

Switzerland has adopted Germany's Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK). Under Swiss law, however, children up to two years younger than the age recommendations will be admitted if accompanied by a person invested with parental authority.

Thailand

A motion picture rating system was proposed in the Film and Video Act of 2007, and was passed on December 20, 2007 by the Thai military-appointed National Legislative Assembly, replacing laws which had been in place since 1930. The draft law was met with resistance from the film industry and independent filmmakers. Activists had hoped for a less-restrictive approach; however, films are still subject to censorship, or can be banned from release altogether if the film is deemed to "undermine or disrupt social order and moral decency, or might impact national security or the pride of the nation".

The ratings were put into effect in August 2009. They are as follows:

• P – Educational.
• G – General audience.
• 13 – Suitable for viewers aged 13 years and over, underage admitted.
• 15 – Suitable for viewers aged 15 years and over, underage admitted.
• 18 – Suitable for viewers aged 18 years and over, underage admitted.
• 20 – Under 20s not admitted. This is the only enforced classification.
• Banned – Films that are not allowed to screen publicly in Thailand.

In television, they have similar classifications but without the 15 classification, the 13, 18, and 20 classifications are known as PG 13, PG 18, and Adults, a Children classification is added indicating intended for children between 6-12 years old and suitable for 6 years and over, the 13 and 18 classifications require adult accompaniment for children under the recommended ages, and there are watersheds, including 8:30pm-5:00am (11:30am-5:00am for analog TV) for the 13 classification, 10:00pm-5:00am for the 18 classification, and 12:00am-5:00am for the 20 classification.

Turkey

In Turkey, movies to be shown in cinemas are rated by the Evaluation and Classification Board of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. All films to be made commercially available must be classified, except in the case of educational films which are labeled as "for educational purposes" instead. The board also has the power to refuse classification in extreme cases (producers and distributors can submit an edited version of a movie to the board but edited versions may also be rejected if still deemed inappropriate); in this case, the movie will be banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals.

• Genel İzleyici Kitlesi – General audience.
• 6A – Viewers under the age of 6 may watch with accompanying family members.
• 6+ – Suitable only for viewers aged 6 and over. Underage not admitted.
• 10A – Viewers under the age of 10 may watch with accompanying family members.
• 10+ – Suitable only for viewers aged 10 and over. Underage not admitted.
• 13A – Viewers under the age of 13 may watch with accompanying family members.
• 13+ – Suitable only for viewers aged 13 and over. Underage not admitted.
• 16+ – Suitable only for viewers aged 16 and over. Underage not admitted.
• 18+ – Suitable only for viewers aged 18 and over. Underage not admitted.

In addition to the age ratings, content is also assessed for violence/horror, sexuality and negative examples i.e. drugs, vulgar and slang language.

Ukraine

The Ukrainian State Film Agency is the central executive body of cinematography in Ukraine. The ratings issued by the Derzhkino are:

• DA: ДА (Дитяча аудиторія): Film aimed for children. They contain no violence or obscenity.
• ZA: ЗА (Загальна аудиторія): Suitable for all.
• 12: Suitable for children aged 12 and older; those under 12 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult as parents may find upsetting to them.
• 16: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 16 years of age.
• 18: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 18 years of age. Additionally, "18" rated features may only be screened in theatres after 18:00, and they may be broadcast on television only after 22:00.
• Denied: Відмовлено: Refused a classification by the Derzhkino. Content may not be shown, advertised, or distributed anywhere in Ukraine.
  • Films can be rejected if they promote war, violence, cruelty, and fascism aimed at eliminating Ukraine's independence.

United Arab Emirates

A film and video rating system was introduced in November 2017, and was established commercially as of February 2018 by the National Media Council.

The ratings are:

• G – For public viewing, suitable for all age groups.
• PG – For public viewing, with adult supervision.
• PG13 – Persons below 13 allowed with adult supervisions.
• PG15 – Persons below 15 allowed with adult supervisions.
• 15+ – Ages 15 and above only.
• 18+ – Ages 18 and above only.
• 21+ – Uncensored films for ages 21 and above only.

In June 2021, the Ministry of Culture & Youth launched the Media Regulatory Office (MRO) to execute a number of functions and tasks previously under the National Media Council, following a restructure of the federal U.A.E. government that was approved in July 2020. In June 2022, the 2018 NMC rating labels for video games began phasing out in favour of new labels reflecting the corporate image of the MRO. The ratings themselves are unchanged.

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, it has the oldest rating system ever with British Board of Film Classification, since 1912, when it was created as the British Board of Film Censors with two unique certificates, Universal (U) and Adult (A). It has changed a lot and since 2009, these are the ratings:

• U (Universal): Suitable for all. A U-rated film is unlikely to unsettle a child aged around 4.
• PG (Parental Guidance): General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG-rated film is unlikely to unsettle a child aged around 8.
• 12A and 12:
  • 12A (Cinema): Generally suitable for those aged 12 and over; those under 12 are admitted in cinemas, but only if accompanied by an adult.
  • 12 (Video): Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over. 12-rated DVDs should not be supplied to any person below that age.
• 15: Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over. Children under that age are not admitted in cinemas. 15-rated DVDs should not be supplied to any person below that age.
• 18: Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over. Children under that age are not admitted in cinemas. 18-rated DVDs should not be supplied to any person below that age.
• R18: This is a special and legally restricted rating, used for films containing real sexual activity or other fetish material with adults. R18-rated films are only shown in licensed cinemas and R18-rated DVD's are only sold in sex shops.

A film can have an E (Exempt) rating, with no icon.

A work can also be rejected. Works rejected by the BBFC cannot be publicly exhibited or sold anywhere in the UK.

Sometimes, a work can be rated by local councils, such as the Clydesdale council rating Sweet Sixteen (2002) 15 instead of 18, which was given by the BBFC, despite multiple instances of very strong language.

United States

In the United States, films are rated by Motion Picture Association since 1968.

The ratings are:

• G (General Audiences): All ages admitted. This rating is rarely used as of 2024.
• (Parental Guidance Suggested): Some material may not be suitable for children.
• (Parents Strongly Cautioned): Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
• (Restricted): Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
• (Adults Only): No one 17 and under admitted.

Formerly, NC-17's age restriction was 17 years instead of 18 prior to 1996, except for Tennessee, which already enforced the R and X classifications to have age limits for 18 years earlier. X's age restriction was 17 in 1972-1990 whereas Tennessee had the age restriction for X formerly 17 in 1972-1989 but since changed to 18 in 1989-1990. R's and X's age restriction from 1968-1970 was 16 years. GP was the former name for PG used from 1970 to 1972. M was the former name for PG used from 1968 to 1970. The PG-13 classification was established in 1984. Formerly, a SMA (Suggested for Mature Audiences) classification indicates that content may be more suitable for 16 year olds, and it was used from 1966 to 1968. The Production Code was since changed.

Film censorship also started off with The Formula made by the MPPDA. Then The Don'ts and Careful's was thereafter The Formula. The Production Code, unlike previous attempts, were legally binded. The Production Code was revised in 1956 by Eric Johnston, former MPAA president.

The G rating makes a cameo appearence in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022). It appeared on the front cover of "The Small Fish Lady", which is a bootlegged version of The Little Mermaid. The description of the rating says "All Ages Admitted", but in real life, it says "All Ages" instead. It also appears on the front cover of "Pooj, the Fat Honey Bear", which is a bootlegged version of "Winnie The Pooh", during the end credits.

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Venezuela

Age ratings are divided into several categories. The age that corresponds to the category and the level of enforcement is defined by municipality ordinances.

In the San Cristóbal municipality the following ratings apply:

• AA – Aimed at children under 12 years of age.
• A – Suitable for all ages.
• B – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
• C – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
• D – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.

In the Baruta municipality the following ratings apply:

• A – Suitable for all ages.
• B – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
• C – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
• D – Suitable for adults.

In the Maracaibo municipality children under the age of two are not admitted to performances and the ratings are enforced:

• A – Suitable for all ages.
• B – Suitable for audiences aged 14 years or older.
• C – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.

Vietnam

All theatrical releases are screened by the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Travel of Vietnam to ensure suitability for public viewing. Regardless of the rating, some scenes may be altered or removed to comply with regulations. The classification was revised in 2022 to incorporate a parental accompaniment rating.

• P: All ages
• K: Anyone under 13 must be with a parent or guardian
• T13: No one under 13 admitted
• T16: No one under 16 admitted
• T18: No one under 18 admitted
• C: Prohibited