Version
2
URI:
This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the
specified usage:
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
0 |
Localized Definitions
Suitable for general audiences
(
en
)
Anyone can be shown or sold this.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
G films should have very low levels of things like frightening scenes. However, not all G level films are intended for family
audiences and it is always a good idea to look at reviews and plot information before taking children to any film
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
3 |
Localized Definitions
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers
(
en
)
Films and games with a PG label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
The PG label means guidance from a parent or guardian is recommended for younger viewers. It is important to remember that
PG films can be aimed at an adult audience and to be aware of the content of a film if you are taking children to it
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
13 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
6 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over unless accompanied by parent/guardian
(
en
)
The RP label means that the film or DVD can only be watched by someone under the age on the label if they are with a parent
or guardian (an adult over 18).
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
You will see these labels on films and DVDs. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they allow unaccompanied children
to access these films.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
13 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
13 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
13 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
9 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over
(
en
)
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop
or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You
will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
15 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
12 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 15 years of age and over
(
en
)
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop
or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You
will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
15 |
Localized Definitions
Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and up
(
en
)
Films and games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Films with an M label are more suitable for mature audiences. When considering whether to let a child see an M-rated film,
it?s a good idea to find out what the film is about ? and to always remember to check the descriptive note.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
16 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
18 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
(
en
)
The RP label means that the film or DVD can only be watched by someone under the age on the label if they are with a parent
or guardian (an adult over 18).
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
You will see these labels on films and DVDs. A parent, shop or cinema is breaking the law if they allow unaccompanied children
to access these films.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
16 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
16 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
21 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over
(
en
)
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop
or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You
will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
79 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over unless accomp[anied by Parent/Guardian
(
en
)
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop
or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You
will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
80 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over
(
en
)
It is illegal to sell, hire, show or give a film or game with an age restricted label to anyone under the age specified.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
If something has one of these labels it can only be supplied to people of and over the age shown on the label. A parent, shop
or cinema is breaking the law if they supply an age-restricted item to someone who is not legally allowed to access it. You
will see these labels on films, games, DVDs and a few music recordings, magazines and books.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
95 |
Localized Definitions
Restricted to a particular class of persons, or for particular purposes, or both, specified by the Office of Film and Literature
Classification
(
en
)
R means that there is a special restriction.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Refer to the words on the right of the label for the full conditions.