The classifications

Every single film made has a classification which gives the film audience an idea about the types of things that might happen in the film. The classifications are shown as letters and numbers, they are; U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18 and R18. Below gives a brief description of the type of content found in each certification film.

In a U certification, everything is based on the outcome of positive morals. Nothing in the film should imitable or just as little violent behavior as possible. Any discrimination or violence must be at a minimum and must be heavily frowned upon. Any language must be mild and nudity (if any) must be natural. References to sex is limited to just kissing and mild references.

In a PG certification, morals also have a very high place. Any violence used must be frowned upon unless it's being used for historical or comedic purposes. Any bad language used must be mild and infrequent. No imitable dangerous behavior must be shown with unrealistic and the unglamorisatrion of easily accessible weapons. Any sexual activity must be discreetly implied.

Along with 12A, in a 12 certificate film, anything like violence or weapons should not be glamorised in any way and imitable behavior (such as self harming and suicide) should not dwell on the detail which could be imitated and portrayed as not being pain and harm free. Language can be mild with one or two uses of strong language. Any sexual activity and nudity must be brief and discreet whilst being suitable for young teenagers.

In a 15 certificate film, the theme of it is not prohibited as long as it's suitable for teenagers. language may be strong in some places, for the strongest words, to be acceptable, they have to be justified in meaning. Imitable behavior must not be glamorised. Sexual activity and nudity may be allowed but not in strong detail.

In an 18 certificate film, everything is stronger and more content is allowed. Sexual content is still restricted to what can be shown in detail though. Any sexual content must be justifed.

In an R18 film, more content is allowed except for that anything that can portray abusive behavior, 'lack of consent', or infliction of lasting pain as acceptable is not allowed. These sorts of films can only be shown in specially licensed cinemas and sold in licensed sex shops.