Version 3

URI: http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/NZ/OFLC/3
Last verified: 2017-07-27

Organization:

  • Name: Office of FIlm and Literature Classification
  • Type of Organization: Gov
  • Contact Information:
    PO Box 1999, Wellington 6140, New Zealand info@classificationoffice.govt.nz +64 4 471 6770
  • Web Site: https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/

Scope:

This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the specified usage:

Region Distribution media Viewing Environments
NEW ZEALAND - Film - DVD - Game - - Home - Theater - Broadcast - other -

Notes:


Ratings:

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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.

Unsuitable for Audiences under 13 years of age.

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 13
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 0

Localized Definitions

Unsuitable for Audiences under 13 years of age. ( EN )

Additional definition not provided

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided

Unsuitable for Audiences under 16 years of age.

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 16
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 0

Localized Definitions

Unsuitable for Audiences under 16 years of age. ( EN )

Additional definition not provided

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided

Unsuitable for Audiences under 18 years of age.

Age Restrictions

Min Recommend Age: 18
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): N.A.
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): N.A.

Attributes

HAC Usage: Y
HAC Ordinal: 0

Localized Definitions

Unsuitable for Audiences under 18 years of age. ( EN )

Additional definition not provided

Reasons and Content Descriptors

Explanation

Not provided