Film Classification

UNIVERSAL
All ages are allowed to purchase and view a film. The content is suitable for all ages.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE
People of all ages can watch films classified as PG. Certain scenes included in the film may be unsuitable for children. The film may contain mild language, sex/drugs references and moderate violence if it is justifiable by the context.

12A
Films rated 12A are unsuitable for young people and may only be watched by somebody under 12 with an adult. Films rated 12A can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity.

12
Films rated 12 have the same guidelines as 12A films, but is only applicable to films purchased on DVD.

15
Films rated 15 may only be viewed/purchased by people aged 15 or over. 15 rated films can include adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and restricted use of very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail.

18
Only people aged 18 or over can purchase or view an 18 rated film. 18 rated films can include any of the themes previously mentioned in the other classifications, but they can be slightly stronger. Any extremes of each theme however, may not be allowed in this classification.

Source: Wikipedia