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Version 2 URI: http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/SG/MDA/2Last verified: 2019-06-18 Organization:
Scope: This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the specified usage:
Notes:
Applies to a film, music compilation, karaoke or serial.
VOD and OTT services offering content rated NC16 and above are required to offer a parental lock feature that allows subscribers to limit the access of such content to their children. To further ensure children are not accidentally exposed to Restricted 21 (R21) content on VOD and OTT, such programmes must be locked by default and can only be accessed by entering an R21 PIN. References:Ratings:
Age Restrictions
Attributes
Localized Definitions General ( EN ) Suitable for all ages.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation Not provided
Age Restrictions
Attributes
Localized Definitions Parental Guidance ( EN ) Suitable for all ages but parents should guide their young.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation Not provided
Age Restrictions
Attributes
Localized Definitions Parental Guidance 13 ( EN ) Suitable for persons 13 and above but parental guidance is advised for children below 13.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation The PG13 rating helps to indicate to parents that the content in the film is more suitable for an older teenage audience.
This allows for informed choice. It also helps parents in supervising their young children in the selection of films. PG13
is an advisory rating. Parents exercise their discretion as to whether they would want their younger children to watch a PG13
film
Age Restrictions
Attributes
Localized Definitions No Children Under 16 ( EN ) Suitable for persons aged 16 and above.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation Not provided
Age Restrictions
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Localized Definitions Mature 18 ( EN ) Suitable for persons aged 18 and above.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation Not provided
Age Restrictions
Attributes
Localized Definitions Restricted 21 ( EN ) Suitable for adults aged 21 and above.
Reasons and Content Descriptors Explanation Not provided
Reasons and Content Descriptors: Theme and Message Classification must take into account the treatment of theme(s) and message(s)
in a film. For the advisory ratings, theme(s) and message(s) should be
presented and treated sensitively due to the potential impact on the young.
Films that center on mature theme(s) or content would generally be classified
NC16, M18 or R21. Films that contain distorted or misrepresented discussions
or depictions of a subject matter (including historical events), may be classified
at a higher rating or refused classification.
Violence The degree and nature of violence in a film will impact the classification rating.
Depictions of violence may frighten, unsettle or invite imitation, especially from
children. Therefore, only mild depictions of violence may be allowed in films
meant for children. For the higher ratings, stronger depictions of violence are
permitted. However, films that contain detailed or gratuitous depictions of
extreme violence or cruelty; detailed instructions on methods of crime or killings;
or excessive or exploitative depictions of sexual violence will be refused
classification.
Sex Classification of depictions of sexual activity in films depends on its explicitness, frequency, and relevance to the storyline. Generally, there should be no depictions of sexual activity at the G and PG ratings. Films that depict alternative sexualities, e.g. homosexuality, should be sensitive to community values. Films that centre on alternative sexualities may be classified at highest rating of R21. Non-explicit depictions of sexual activity between persons of the same gender may be featured at R21 rating. Films containing depictions of sexual activities such as sadomasochism, bondage, orgies or sexual violence will be subject to strict review and may only be allowed at the higher ratings, depending on the treatment and context. Films containing explicit depictions of deviant sexual activities (e.g. paedophilia, bestiality and necrophilia) or exploitative depictions of sexual activities will be refused classification. Drug and Substance Abuse Films rated G should have no references to or depictions of drug and substance
abuse. Films rated PG and PG13 may only feature infrequent or discreet
references or depictions of drug and substance abuse, as these may have a
negative influence on the young. Depictions of drug and substance abuse may
be featured at NC16, M18 or R21, depending on the frequency and level of
details. Films with content that promote drug or psychoactive substance abuse,
or includes detailed and instructive depictions of drug or psychoactive
substance abuse will be refused classification.
Horror In classifying films containing horrific or disturbing content, the IMDA will take
into consideration the impact of such depictions to ensure that young audiences
are protected.
Some Scenes of Intimacy Scene(s) of Intimacy Some Sexual References Sexual References Brief Sexual Scenes Some Sexual Scenes Sexual Humour Some Homosexual References Homosexual References Sexual Content Crude Sexual Content Sexual Scenes HomosexualContent-Some Homosexual Content Some Coarse Language Coarse Language Strong Coarse Language Some Violence Battle Scenes Violence Sexual Violence Gore Strong Violence Strong Gore Horror Some Frightening Scenes Frightening Scenes Brief Nudity Some Nudity Nudity Some Drug References Some Drug Use Drug Use Drug References Drug Content Mature Theme(s) Homosexual Theme Some Mature Content Gambling Content Religious Content Some Religious References\ Religious References Some Racial References Some Disturbing Scenes Supernatural Content Sexuality Education Some Intense Sequences Racial Content Racial References Crude Humour Mature Content Disturbing Scenes |
