General

Parents should feel confident that children can watch material in this classification without supervision. Material classified G will not be harmful or disturbing to children.

Parental guidance recommended for persons under 15 years

The PG classification signals to parents that material in this category contains depictions or references which could be confusing or upsetting to children without adult guidance. Material classified PG will not be harmful or disturbing to children.

Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over

The Mature category is advisory and not legally restricted. However, material in this category cannot be recommended for those under 15 years.

Films classified M contain material that is considered to be potentially harmful or disturbing to those under 15 years. Depictions and references to classifiable elements may contain detail. However, impact will not be so strong as to require restriction.

Restrictions apply to persons under the age of 15

The MA category is legally restricted. Children under fifteen will not be allowed to see MA films unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

Material classified MA deals with issues or contains depictions which require a mature perspective. This is because the impact of individual elements or a combination of elements is considered to be harmful or disturbing to viewers under 15 years of age.

Restricted to adults 18 years and over

The R category is legally restricted to adults. Material which is given a restricted classification is unsuitable for those under 18 years of age. Material classified R deals with issues or contains depictions which require an adult perspective.