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A '''motion picture rating system''' is designated to classify films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of mature content. A particular issued rating can be called a '''certification''', '''classification''', '''certificate''' or '''rating'''. |
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A '''motion picture content rating system''' [[Content rating|classifies films]] based on their suitability for audiences due to their treatment of issues such as sex, violence, or substance abuse, their use of profanity, or other matters typically deemed unsuitable for children or adolescents. Most countries have some form of rating system that issues determinations variously known as ''certifications'', ''classifications'', ''certificates'', or ''ratings''. Age recommendations, of either an advisory or restrictive capacity, are often applied in lieu of [[censorship]]; in some jurisdictions [[movie theater]]s may have a legal obligation to enforce restrictive ratings. |
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This is designed to help parents decide whether a movie is suitable for their children. Yet, the effectiveness of these designations is widely disputed. Also, in some jurisdictions a rating may impose on [[movie theater]]s the legal obligation of refusing the entrance of children or minors to the movie. Furthermore, where movie theaters do not have this legal obligation, they may enforce restrictions on their own. Ratings are often given in lieu of [[censorship]]. Movie theaters often have time restrictions on what time kids can come in with their parent. |
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In some countries such as Australia, Canada, and Singapore, an official government body decides on ratings; in other countries such as Denmark, Japan, and the United States, it is done by industry committees with little if any official government status. In most countries, however, films that are considered morally offensive have been censored, restricted, or banned. Even if the film rating system has no legal consequences, and a film has not explicitly been restricted or banned, there are usually laws forbidding certain films, or forbidding minors to view them. The influence of specific factors in deciding a rating varies from country to country. |
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Other factors may or may not influence the classification process, such as being set within a [[non-fiction]]al historical context, whether the film glorifies violence or drug use, whether said violence or drug use is carried out by the protagonist, with whom the viewer should empathize, or by the antagonist. In Germany, for example, films depicting explicit war violence in a real war context (such as the Second World War) are handled more leniently than films with purely fictional settings. |
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The influence of specific factors in deciding a rating varies from country to country. For example, in countries such as the U.S., films with strong sexual content are often restricted to adult viewers, whereas in countries such as France and Germany, sexual content is viewed much more leniently. On the other hand, films with violent content are often subject in countries such as Germany and Finland to high ratings and even censorship, whereas countries such as the U.S. offer more lenient ratings to violent movies. |
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A film may be produced with a particular rating in mind. It may be [[Re-edited film|re-edited]] if the desired rating is not obtained, especially to avoid a higher rating than intended. A film may also be re-edited to produce a different version for other countries. |
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Other factors may or may not influence the classification process, such as being set within a non-fictional historical context, whether the film glorifies violence or drug use, whether said violence or drug use is carried out by the protagonist, with whom the viewer should empathize, or by the antagonist. In Germany, for example, films depicting explicit war violence in a real war context (such as the Second World War) are handled more leniently than films with purely fictional settings. |
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A film may be produced with a particular rating in mind. It may be [[Re-edited film|re-edited]] if the desired rating is not obtained, especially to avoid a higher rating than intended. A film may also be re-edited to produce an alternate version for other countries. |
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==Comparison== |
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A comparison of currently active film rating systems, showing age on the horizontal axis. Note however that the specific ''criteria'' used in assigning a classification can vary widely from one country to another. Thus a color code or age range cannot be directly compared from one country to another. |
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<br>Key: |
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==Comparison table== |
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* <span style="background:springgreen; border:solid black 1px; color: black;"> '''(Spring) Green''' </span> – ''Aimed at young audiences''. |
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A comparison of current film rating systems, showing age on the horizontal axis. Note however that the specific ''criteria'' used in assigning a classification can vary widely from one country to another. Therefore, the color codes and age ranges are not directly comparable from one country to another. |
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* <span style="background:lime; border:solid black 1px; color: black;"> '''(Lime) Green''' </span> – ''All ages may watch''. |
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* <span style="background:#fff200; border:solid black 1px; color:black;"> '''Yellow''' </span> – ''Parental guidance is suggested''. |
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* <span style="background:#f88017; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''Orange''' </span> – ''Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted''. |
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* <span style="background:#ec1d25; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''Red''' </span> – ''Restricted to an older audience unless accompanied by an adult''. |
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* <span style="background:white; border:solid black 1px; color: black;"> '''White''' </span> – ''No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating''. |
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* <span style="background:yellow; border:solid black 1px; color:black;"> '''Yellow''' </span> – ''Advisory: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range''. |
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* <span style="background:purple; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''Purple''' </span> – '' |
* <span style="background:purple; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''Purple''' </span> – ''Strong advisory: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted''. |
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* <span style="background:red; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''Red''' </span> – ''Restricted: Parental accompaniment required for younger audiences''. |
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* <span style="background:black; border:solid black 1px; color: white;"> '''Black''' </span> – ''Prohibitive: Exclusively for older audience / Restricted to licensed premises / Purchase age-restricted / Banned''. |
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! colspan="21" |Age rating |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white;" | G (suitable for all ages) |
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| colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white" | PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) |
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| style="background:white;"| Exempt |
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| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG (parental guidance) |
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! {{flagicon|ARG}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 12A (adult supervision mandated for under 12s) |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18A (prohibited for under 14s) |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) |
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| style="background:black; color: white;"| Banned |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small> 13 and 16 require adult supervision for persons under the limit for 13, and 16 Rated Films.</small> |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Australian Classification Board|ACB]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="7" style="background:lime" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:yellow" | PG |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:orange" | M |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | MA15+ |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | R18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;"| RC |
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| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; " line-height:75%; | <small>Films rated RC (refused classification) are banned from sale, hire and exhibition. X18+ is banned in all states but legal in territories.</small> |
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| colspan="23"| Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.<br /> Some ratings have two components: for example, Canada's 18A rating requires audiences aged between 14 and 18 to be accompanied by an adult in some provinces.<br /> In such instances the rating is represented by two highlights to indicate the two restrictions. |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | X18+ |
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! rowspan="2" |Country |
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! colspan="21" |Age rating |
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! rowspan="2" |Other |
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! {{flagicon|BRA}} [[DJCTQ|MJ/DEJUS]] |
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|- <!--ARGENTINA--> |
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| colspan="9" style="background:lime" | L |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ARG}} [[#Argentina|Argentina]] |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 10 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white;" | ATP |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | +13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | +16 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | +18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Since 2006 cinemas requires that anyone below the "10", "12", "14", "16" ages must be accompanied by the parent or with a permission by them. In the "18" rating is strictly prohibited for anyone under 18 to watch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centerplex.com.br/institucional/classificacao.php |title=Centerplex Cinemas – Lei da Classificação Indicativa |publisher=Centerplex.com.br |date=2006-07-20 |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Restricted to venues specially licensed by the municipal authority|C|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|BEL}} |
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|- <!--AUSTRALIA --> |
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| colspan="15" style="background:lime;" | KT/EA |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|AUS}} [[#Australia|Australia]] |
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| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | KNT/ENA |
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| colspan="14" style="background:white;" | G |
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| colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | M |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=In Queensland, persons aged under 2 can be admitted to R 18+ films.|R 18+|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{abbr|2=Refused Classification (banned)|RC|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="14" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|BGR}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Persons under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (in Queensland) or accompanied by a parent or guardian (in all other states and territories)|MA 15+|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:springgreen;" | A |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Sexually explicit content, only available for sale/hire in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory|X 18+|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="8" style="background:lime;" | B |
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| colspan="1" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt |
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|- <!--AUSTRIA --> |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | D |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Austria}} [[#Austria|Austria]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | X |
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| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | {{tooltip|2=In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|Unrestricted|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background:purple; color:white;"| F |
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| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|6|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Only D-rated and X-rated films are restricted. F-rated films are banned.</small> |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|10|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|14|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | 16 |
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| style="background:white; color:black"| N/A |
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|- <!--BAHAMAS --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Bahamas}} [[#Bahamas|Bahamas]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="14" style="background:white; color:black " | A |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | T |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;"| B |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Unsuitable for exhibition|D|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; " | C |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|CAN}} CHVRS and MFCB<ref>Note that this rating system is used outside Québec only.</ref> |
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|- <!--BARBADOS --> |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="9" style="background:lime;" | G |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Barbados}} [[#Barbados|Barbados]] |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black " | GA |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG-13 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | R |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>The 18A rating was introduced because a few films were too strong for the 14A rating but did not have enough violence or sexual content to get banned or E rated.</small> |
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| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black; " | PG |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | A |
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|-<!--BELGIUM --> |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BEL}} [[#Belgium|Belgium]] |
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| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | AL/TOUS |
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| colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6 |
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| colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 9 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 14 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white"| 16 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white"| 18 |
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| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|-<!--BRAZIL--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BRA}} [[#Brazil|Brazil]] |
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| colspan="9" style="background:white; color:black" | {{tooltip|2=Suitable for all, but children under 10 years old must always be accompanied|L|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Suitable for all, but children under 10 years old must always be accompanied|L|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 12 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 14 |
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| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white" | 16 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="9" style="background:white; color:black" | {{tooltip|2=Especially for Children|ER|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|COL}} [http://www.mincultura.gov.co/eContent/library/documents/DocNewsNo931DocumentNo1198.DOC MoC] |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 10 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Children over 16 years old can watch 18-rated films when accompanied|18|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Children over 16 years old can watch 18-rated films when accompanied|18|dotted=yes}} |
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|-<!--BULGARIA--> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:brown; color:white" | 15 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BGR}} [[#Bulgaria|Bulgaria]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18/X |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | B |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | C |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small></small> |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | C+ |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | D+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | X |
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| style="background:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Not rated yet|?|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Aimed at a young audience|''A''|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|CZE}} |
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| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | D |
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| style="background:white;"| {{tooltip|2=No rating|N/A|dotted=yes}} |
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|-<!--CAMBODIA --> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:orange;" | 15 |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Cambodia}} [[#Cambodia|Cambodia]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| colspan="14" style="background:white;" | G |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | NC15 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|R18|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|-<!--CANADA--> |
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! rowspan="3" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|CAN}} [[#Canada|Canada]] <br /> {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|[[#Classifications used outside Quebec|(outside Québec)]]}}}}'' |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="13" style="background:white;" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14A |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | R |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{tooltip|2=Exempt|E|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | {{tooltip|2=Maritimes, British Columbia & Saskatchewan only|A|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|DNK}} [http://www.medieraadet.dk/html/gb/media_council_gb.htm Medierådet] |
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| colspan="6" style="background:lime;" | A |
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| colspan="4" style="background:yellow;" | 7 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 11 |
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| colspan="7" style="background:brown; color:white" | 15 |
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| style="background:purple; color:white;"| F |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Children turned seven can watch 11-rated and 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult. <br>F is only used on homevideo, as "Fritaget" exempt from classification, mostly documentaries, stand-up and educational material</small> |
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| colspan="8" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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| colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG {{small|(Not recommended for young children)}} |
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! {{flagicon|EGY}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children are admitted to 18A films if accompanied by an adult; however, in the Maritime and Manitoba provinces there is still a mandatory age restriction of 14|18A|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="17" style="background:lime;" | General Audience (Unrestricted) |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:4em;" | {{tooltip|2=Children are admitted to 18A films if accompanied by an adult; however, in the Maritime and Manitoba provinces there is still a mandatory age restriction of 14|18A|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | Adult (Restricted) |
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| style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited |
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|-<!--QUEBEC--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Quebec}} ''{{nobold|{{small|[[#Classifications used in Quebec|(Quebec)]]}}}}'' |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="7" style="background:white;" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white; line-height:75%;" | G {{small|(Not suitable for young children)}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | 16 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:4em;" | 18 |
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| style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:4em; line-height:75%;" | 18 {{small|{{tooltip|2=In the retail industry store owners are required to place explicit videos in a room reserved for adults|(Explicit sexuality)|dotted=yes}}}} |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|EST}} |
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| style="background:black; color:white;"| Refused classification |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:lime;" | L |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:yellow;" | MS-6 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | K-12 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:brown; color:white" | K-14 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | K-16 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Movies which are rated K-12, K-14 and K-16 require age proof.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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| colspan="4" style="background:orange;" | MS-12 |
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|-<!--CHILE--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Chile}} [[#Chile|Chile]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white;" | TE |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="7" style="background:purple; color:white;" | TE (not recommended for those under 7 years of age) |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Educational |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | Excessive violence / {{tooltip|2=Restricted to specially licensed venues|Pornography|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Finnish Board of Film Classification|FBFC]] |
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|-<!--COLOMBIA--> |
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| colspan="6" style="background:lime" | S |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|COL}} [[#Colombia|Colombia]] |
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| colspan="5" style="background:red; color:white;" | K-7 |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white;" | T |
||
| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7 |
||
| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12 |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | 15 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Children up to 3 years younger than the given rating can watch movies rated K-7 to K-16 when accompanied by an adult.</small> |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Pornographic content|X|dotted=yes}} |
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! Country/System !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 (Adult) !! Other !! Notes |
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|- <!-- COOK ISLANDS --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Cook Islands}} [[#Cook Islands|Cook Islands]] |
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| colspan="14" style="background:white;" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=The age range for a mature audience is not defined, but a child is defined as under 15 for the purpose of the ratings|MA|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | R18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="14" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|FRA}} [[Minister of Culture (France)|MoC]] |
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|- <!—-COSTA RICA—-> |
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| colspan="11" style="background:lime;" | U |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Costa Rica}} [[#Costa Rica|Costa Rica]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:orange;" | -12 |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white" |TP |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |M12 |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" |M15 |
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| style=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" |M18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"|Recommended |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="6" style="background:yellow;" |{{tooltip|2=Suitable for all audiences, but parental guidance is recommended for children under 7|TP7|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|DEU}} [[Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft|FSK]] |
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| colspan="5" style="background: |
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" |{{tooltip|2=Suitable for all audiences, but parental guidance is recommended for children under 7|TP7|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" |TP12 |
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|- <!--DENMARK--> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | FSK 12 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|DNK}} [[#Denmark|Denmark]] |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white;" | A |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="15" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7 |
||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{tooltip|2=Fritaget (home video releases such as documentaries and educational material exempt from classification)|F|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>All ratings are restricted.</small> |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated and 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11 / 15|dotted=yes}} |
|||
! {{flagicon|GRC}} |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}} |
||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="7" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged seven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--ESTONIA--> |
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| colspan="5" style="background:black; color:white" | K-17 |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|EST}} [[#Estonia|Estonia]] |
|||
| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | L |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Films which are rated K-17 require age proof.</small> |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | MS-6 |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | MS-12 |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | K-14 |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white" | K-16 |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Family film|''PERE''|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|HKG}} [[Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority|TELA]] |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | K-12 |
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|- <!--FIJI --> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:yellow" | IIA |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Fiji}} [[#Fiji|Fiji]] |
|||
| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black " | G |
||
| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:black; color:white;" | Y |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| A |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Only persons aged 18 and above are permitted to watch Category III films.</small> |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; " | {{tooltip|2=Restricted public exhibition|R|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|HUN}} NMHH |
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|- <!--FINLAND--> |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background:lime;" | KN |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|FIN}} [[#Finland|Finland]] |
|||
| colspan="6" style="background:yellow;" | 6 |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:white;" | S/T |
||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 4 and older is permitted to see a 7-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|7|dotted=yes}} |
||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 4 or older is permitted to see a 7-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|7|dotted=yes}} |
||
| style="background:black; color:white;"| |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 9 or older is permitted to see a 12-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|12|dotted=yes}} |
||
| colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 9 or older is permitted to see a 12-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|12|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 13 or older is permitted to see a 16-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 13 or older is permitted to see a 16-rated film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18 |
|||
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|- <!--FRANCE--> |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|FRA}} [[#France|France]] |
|||
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | TP |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | -12 |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | -16 |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Films may also be classified as pornographic films or those containing an incitement to violence|-18|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited |
|||
|- <!-- GERMANY --> |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|DEU}} [[#Germany|Germany]] |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | 0 |
|||
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white;" | 6/{{tooltip|2=Children over 6 can watch 12-rated movies under parental surveillance|12|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over 6 can watch 12-rated movies under parental surveillance|12|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16 |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18/Unrated |
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| style="background:white;"| Educational |
|||
|- |
|- |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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! {{flagicon|ISL}} Smáís |
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|- <!--GHANA --> |
|||
| colspan="6" style="background:lime;" | L |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Ghana}} [[#Ghana|Ghana]] |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black " | U |
||
| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 12 |
||
| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| 15 |
||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18 |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Not suitable for public exhibition|NS|dotted=yes}} |
|||
|- |
|||
| colspan="11" style="background:yellow; color:black; " | PG |
|||
|- <!--GREECE--> |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|GRC}} [[#Greece|Greece]] |
|||
| colspan="12" style="background:white;" | Unrestricted |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13 |
|||
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white" | 17 |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
||
| style="background: |
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
||
|- <!--HONG KONG--> |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small></small> |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|HKG}} [[#Hong Kong|Hong Kong]] |
|||
| colspan="17" style="background:white;;" | I |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | III |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="17" style="background:yellow" | II{{sub|A}}/II{{sub|B}} |
|||
! {{flagicon|IND}} [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] |
|||
|- <!--HUNGARY--> |
|||
| colspan="12" style="background:lime;" | U |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|HUN}} [[#Hungary|Hungary]] |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background:orange; color:white" | UA |
|||
| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white;" | KN |
||
| style="background:purple; color:white;"| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6 |
||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12 |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>The "S" rating is sometimes used to restrict films to certain audience only.</small> |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16 |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18 |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| X |
|||
! {{flagicon|IDN}} IFCB |
|||
|- <!--ICELAND--> |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:lime;" | A/SU |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ISL}} [[#Iceland|Iceland]] |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white;" | L |
||
| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6 |
||
| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 9 |
||
| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12 |
||
| style="background: |
| colspan="8" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 14 |
||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small></small> |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Minors aged 14 and above can watch 16 and 18-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|16/18|dotted=yes}} |
|||
! {{flagicon|IRQ}} |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Minors aged 14 and above can watch 16-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}} |
||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Minors aged 14 and above can watch 18-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|18|dotted=yes}} |
||
|- <!--INDIA--> |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 12 |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IND}} [[#India|India]] |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 16 |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="6" style="background:white;" | U |
||
| style="background: |
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white" | UA 7+ |
||
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | UA 13+ |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small> 12 and 16 are restricted.</small> |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | UA 16+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | A |
|||
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Sometimes used to restrict films to a certain audience only|S|dotted=yes}} |
|||
|- <!--INDONESIA--> |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IDN}} [[#Indonesia|Indonesia]] |
|||
| colspan="12" style="background:white;" | SU |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 17+ |
|||
| colspan="1" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 21+ |
|||
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|-<!--IRAQ--> |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Iraq}} [[#Iraq|Iraq]] |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white;" | G |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG 13 |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+ |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG 15 |
|||
! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|IRE}} [[Irish Film Classification Office|IFCO]] |
|||
| |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Classified 18+ until rating is confirmed by the UAE censors|18TC|dotted=yes}} |
||
|-<!--IRELAND--> |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 12/12A |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IRE}} [[#Ireland|Ireland]] |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white;;"| N/A |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:white;" | G |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|12A|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|15A|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|16|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
||
| rowspan="2" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
||
| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>The categories 12A, 15A and 16 only exist for cinema. Video releases of movies with these ratings usually get, if they are rated 12A, they are rated 12, if they are rated 15A, they are rated 15, and if rated 16, they are rated 18.</small> |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="3" style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|12|dotted=yes}} |
||
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|15|dotted=yes}} |
|||
|-<!--ITALY--> |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ITA}} [[#Italy|Italy]] |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | T |
|||
| colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white" | 6+ |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged 12 and 13 are admitted to 14-rated films in the company of an adult|14+|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged 12 and 13 are admitted to 14-rated films in the company of an adult|14+|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged 16 and 17 are admitted to 18-rated films in the company of an adult|18+|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged 16 and 17 are admitted to 18-rated films in the company of an adult|18+|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|-<!--JAMAICA--> |
|||
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|JAM}} [[#Jamaica|Jamaica]] |
|||
| colspan="12" style="background:white;" | G |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG-13 |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Teenagers aged 14 and 15 are admitted to T-16 rated films in the company of an adult|T-16|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Teenagers aged 14 and 15 are admitted to T-16 rated films in the company of an adult|T-16|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | A-18 |
|||
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
| colspan="12" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
|||
! {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (Italy)|MiBAC]] |
|||
|- <!--JAPAN--> |
|||
| colspan="13" style="background:lime;" | T |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|JPN}} [[#Japan|Japan]] |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:brown;" | VM14 |
|||
| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | G |
||
| style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG12 |
||
| style=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | R15+ |
||
|- |
|||
! {{flagicon|JPN}} [[Eirin]] |
|||
| colspan="11" style="background:lime; color:black;" | G |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:red" | PG-12 |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:brown; color:white;" | R15+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18+ |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18+ |
||
| style="background: |
| style="background:white;"| N/A |
||
|- <!--KAZAKHSTAN--> |
|||
| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small></small> |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|KAZ}} [[#Kazakhstan|Kazakhstan]] |
|||
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | 6- |
|||
| colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6+ |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 12+/14+/16+ |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14+ |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 16+ |
|||
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+ |
|||
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed venues|21+|dotted=yes}} |
|||
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
|||
|- |
|- |
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! Country |
! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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|- <!--KENYA--> |
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! style="text-align:left" rowspan="2"| {{flagdeco|KEN}} [[#Kenya|Kenya]] |
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| colspan="15" style="background:white;" | GE |
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| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16 |
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| colspan="4" rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18 |
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| style="background:black; color:white;" rowspan="2" | Restricted/Banned |
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|- |
|- |
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|colspan="9" style="background:yellow; color:black;" | PG |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|KAZ}} |
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|colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- <!--KUWAIT--> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:orange;" | Б14/E16 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{nowrap|{{flagdeco|KUW}} [[#Kuwait|Kuwait]]}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white;" | E |
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| colspan="5" style="background:red; color:white" | PG |
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| rowspan="2" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style=" |
| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="5" style="background:black; color:white;"| T |
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|-<!--LATVIA--> |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|LVA}} [[#Latvia|Latvia]] |
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| colspan="6" style="background:white;" | U |
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| colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7+ |
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| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+ |
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| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16+ |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+ |
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| style="background:white;"| N/A |
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|-<!--LEBANON--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Lebanon}} [[#Lebanon|Lebanon]] |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white;" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | PG13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | PG16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="12" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|KOR}} |
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|- <!--LITHUANIA--> |
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| colspan="11" style="background:lime;" | ALL |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Lithuania}} [[#Lithuania|Lithuania]] |
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| colspan="3" style="background:orange;" | 12 |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white;" | V |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="9" style="background:red; color:white;" | N-7 |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | N-16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | N-18 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>restriction rating is none.</small> |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over 7 can watch 13-rated movies under parental surveillance|N-13|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|LVA}} [http://www.nfc.lv NCC] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over 7 can watch 13-rated movies under parental surveillance|N-13|dotted=yes}} |
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|-<!--MALAYSIA--> |
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| colspan="5" style="background:yellow;" | 7+ |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MAS}} [[#Malaysia|Malaysia]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 12+ |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | U |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | P12 |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |13 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" |16 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>The U, 7+, 12+ and 16+ ratings are unrestricted. If the 18+ rating appears blue it is unrestricted but if it is red then it is restricted.</small> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18 |
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| style="background:black; color:white;"| Banned |
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|- <!--MALDIVES--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MDV}} [[#Maldives|Maldives]] |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 15+ |
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| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=For Professional Use Only|PU|dotted=yes}} |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|MAS}} [[Film Censorship Board of Malaysia|Film Censorship Board]] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+R |
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|- <!--MALTA --> |
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| colspan="5" style="background:yellow;" | P13 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MLT}} [[#Malta|Malta]] |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | U |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| 12A |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Not fit for exhibition |
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|- |
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| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| 12 |
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|- <!--MAURITIUS--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Mauritius}} [[#Mauritius|Mauritius]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="11" style="background:white;" | U |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | PG |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | 15 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white"| Rejected |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>All 18 based rating such as 18SG, 18SX, 18PA and 18PL are merged to 18 due to direction by Film Censorship Board. PG13 replaced by new rating P13 in 2012.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Subject to specified conditions|18R|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|MDV}} [http://nbc.gov.mv/app.php NBC] |
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|- <!--MEXICO--> |
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| colspan="7" style="background:lime;" | G |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MEX}} [[#Mexico|Mexico]] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | A |
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| colspan="3" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B-15 |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| C |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Any film with an 18+R classification should advertise with a warning on specified contents presumed directly or indirectly affecting an individual. PU films are allowed for professional use only.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="6" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=For children under 7 years-old|''AA''|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|MEX}} [http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direcci%C3%B3n_General_de_Radio,_Televisi%C3%B3n_y_Cinematograf%C3%ADa_(M%C3%A9xico) RTC] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="5" style="background:white;"| N/A |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Adult content|D|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--NETHERLANDS--> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:yellow;" | B |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NLD}} [[#Netherlands|Netherlands]] |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red;" | B-15 |
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| style="background |
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | AL |
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| colspan="3" style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 6 |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 9 |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 12 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>The "B-15" rating is for cinema only.</small> |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14 |
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|- |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white"| 16/18 |
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! {{flagicon|NLD}} [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/ Kijkwijzer] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white"| {{tooltip|2=Films rated 18 are legally prohibited to audiences under the age of 16|18|dotted=yes}} |
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| |
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:orange;" | 9 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 12 |
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| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | 16 |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>12-rated programs can only air past 8 pm and 16-rated programs can only air past 10 pm.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|OFLCNZ]] |
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|- <!--NEW ZEALAND--> |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="7" style="background:lime; color:black;" | G |
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! rowspan="4" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NZL}} [[#New Zealand|New Zealand]] |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; height:4em;" " | G |
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| colspan="2" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | R13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" | R15 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | R16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18 |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18 |
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| |
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Restricted to a particular group of persons|R|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>All ages may watch an M title, but parents are advised that the content is more suitable for mature people 16 years and over. Nobody under the given age can legally see an R rated film, although sometimes an RP rating is provided meaning that those under the given age must watch under adult supervision.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| |
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Banned|Objectionable|dotted=yes}} |
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|- |
|- |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:yellow; height:4em;" " | PG |
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! {{flagicon|NGA}} [http://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/ NFaVCB] |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | RP13 |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | RP16 |
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| |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Online only|RP18|dotted=yes}} |
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| |
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small></small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white; height:2em; " | M |
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! {{flagicon|NOR}} |
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|- <!--NIGERIA--> |
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| colspan="6" style="background:lime;" | A |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NGA}} [[#Nigeria|Nigeria]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 7 |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | G |
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| colspan="3" style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 12 |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Classification is not legally applicable to people below 2 years of age|15|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Classification is not legally applicable to people below 2 years of age|18|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Exhibition restricted to specially licensed premises|RE|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Children up to four years younger than the given rating (with the exception of 18-rated films) can watch the film provided they are accompanied by an adult.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|PER}} |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 12A |
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|- <!--NORWAY--> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 14 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NOR}} [[#Norway|Norway]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:brown; color:white" | 18 |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white;" | A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 6 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Children under the given rating cannot watch unless accompanied by an adult.</small> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 9 or more is permitted to see a 12-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 9 or more is permitted to see a 12-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=The distributor may release the film with an 18 rating but could face prosecution if the content violates Norwegian law|Not approved|dotted=yes}} |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{tooltip|2=A aged 6 or more is permitted to see a 9-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|9|dotted=yes}} |
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! rowspan="2" | {{flagicon|PHL}} [[Movie and Television Review and Classification Board|MTRCB]] |
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| |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 6 or more is permitted to see a 9-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|9|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 12 or more is permitted to see a 15-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|15|dotted=yes}} |
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| |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=A minor aged 12 or more is permitted to see a 15-rated film in a cinema when accompanied|15|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--PHILIPPINES--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|PHL}} [[#Philippines|Philippines]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white;" | G |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | R-13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | R-16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R-18 |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R-18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Banned|X|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Until the early 2000s, a plain '''R''' rating was used instead of the current R-13, −16, and −18 ratings. This previous rating restricted the audience to those above 17.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="3" style="background: |
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG |
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|- <!--PORTUGAL--> |
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! rowspan="3" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|POR}} [[#Portugal|Portugal]] |
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| rowspan="3" colspan="2" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=For children under 3 years-old|A|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | M/ {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|3/6/12/14/16/18|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|M/6|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|M/12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|M/14|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|M/16|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:4em;" | {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|M/18|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/3|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|POL}} [[Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji|KRRiT]] |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/6|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/14|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/16|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white; height:2em;" | {{tooltip|2=Video only|M/18|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>21 is an emergency rating used only for films with very high level content.</small> |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | M/18-{{tooltip|2=Pornography is denoted by the supplementary P rating|P|dotted=yes}} |
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! Country/System !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 (Adult) !! Other !! Notes |
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|-<!-- QATAR --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" |{{flagdeco|Qatar}} [[#Qatar|Qatar]] |
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| colspan="12" |G |
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| colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" |PG-13 |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" |PG-15 |
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| colspan="4" rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" |18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black"|PG |
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! {{flagicon|POR}} CCE |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" |15+ |
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|- <!-- ROMANIA --> |
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| colspan="6" style="background:yellow" | M/6 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ROM}} [[#Romania|Romania]] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="14" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=General audience|AG|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Not recommended for children under 15|N-15|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Prohibited to minors under 18|IM-18|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background: |
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Prohibition of communication|IC|dotted=yes}} |
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|- |
|- |
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| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | {{tooltip|2=Parental guidance for children under 12|AP-12|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Ministry of Culture (Russia)|MoC]] |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="3" style="background:white;" | N/A |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Prohibited to minors under 18 and projection with a public|IM-18-XXX|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!-- RUSSIA --> |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:orange;" | 12+ |
|||
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|RUS}} [[#Russia|Russia]] |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14+ |
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| colspan=" |
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | 0+ |
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| colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+ |
|||
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16+ |
|||
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+ |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+ |
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| style="background: |
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Refused classification |
||
| style="background:white; color:black;"| |
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|- |
|- |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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! {{flagicon|SGP}} [[Media Development Authority|MDA]] |
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|-<!-- SAUDI ARABIA --> |
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| colspan="7" style="background:lime;" | G |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" |{{flagdeco|SAU}} [[#Saudi Arabia|Saudi Arabia]] |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Movies rated "R21" are excluded from television ads and video releases.</small> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SGP}} [[#Singapore|Singapore]] |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | NC16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | M18 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>X18-rated media is prevented from having a cinema release or a television advertisement.</small> |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed cinemas|R21|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="1" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{tooltip|2=Video only|Exempt|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|SWE}} [http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/ Statens medieråd] |
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|- <!-- SLOVAKIA --> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 7 |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Slovakia}} [[#Slovakia|Slovakia]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 11 |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white" | {{tooltip|2=Suitable for minors up to 12 years of age|"Teddy bear's head"}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 15 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Younger children can watch 7-rated films, and if at least 7 years old 11-rated, if accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. <br /> Some rental shops and adult cinemas use an unofficial "18 år" (from 18 years) rating</small> |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white;" | N/A |
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| colspan="6" style="background:white" | U |
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! {{flagicon|Taiwan}} [http://www.gio.gov.tw/ GIO] |
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| colspan="5" style="background: |
| colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7 |
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|- <!-- SOUTH AFRICA --> |
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| colspan="6" style="background:yellow;" |護 <br /> (Protect) |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ZAF}} [[#South Africa|South Africa]] |
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| colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Chlidren aged between seven and nine must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|7–9PG}}}} |
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| style="background:lightgrey; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Chlidren aged between seven and nine must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|7–9PG}}}} |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Children up to six years younger than 12 (Protect) or 18 (Counsel) may watch however only if under parental guidance.</small> |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Banned|XX|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="9" style="background:yellow;" | PG |
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! {{flagicon|THA}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Chlidren aged between ten and twelve must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|10–12PG}}}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Chlidren aged between ten and twelve must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|10–12PG}}}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed adult premises|X18|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--SOUTH KOREA--> |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 18+ |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|KOR}} [[#South Korea|South Korea]] |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | 20+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | 전체 (ALL) |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 12 |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>Before the rating system was introduced often cuts were made to reduce sexual content. Persons under the limit for 13+, 15+, and 18+ can be admitted, but only when accompanied by an Adult 20 or older. 20+ Is Reatricted. Films marked "Banned" are Not Allowed to screen at all in Thailand.</small> |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 15 |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 청불 (19) |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Can only be shown in “special theater” venues|제한 (Restricted)|dotted=yes}}<!--19 is age of majority--> |
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! {{flagicon|UK}} [[BBFC]] |
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|- <!-- SPAIN --> |
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| colspan="7" style="background:lime" | U |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SPA}} [[#Spain|Spain]] |
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| colspan="4" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=May be designated as being especially recommended for children|A|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan=" |
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=May be designated as being especially recommended for children|7|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background: |
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16 |
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| style="background:purple; color:white;"| |
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>12A legally requires parental supervision for those under 12. 15 does not allow people below that age to be admitted, supervised or otherwise. R18 is usually reserved for pornographic content only, but, on rare cases, the cert has been given out to programs with extreme graphic violence/gore. Films marked "Rejected" are banned.</small> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed venues|X|dotted=yes}} |
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! {{flagicon|USA}} [[Motion Picture Association of America|MPAA]] |
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|- <!-- SWEDEN --> |
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| colspan="7" style="background:lime" | G |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SWE}} [[#Sweden|Sweden]] |
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| colspan="5" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | Btl |
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| style="background:red; color:white;"| |
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | 7 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white |
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged eleven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background: |
| colspan="7" style="background:red; color:white" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged eleven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| style="width:150px; line-height:75%; " | <small>R rated movies are restricted to persons 17 and older; younger children under 17 (if present) must accompanied by an adult. NC-17 rated movies are restricted to persons 18 and older.</small> |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}} |
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! Country/System !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 (Adult) !! Other !! Notes |
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| colspan="11" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | {{tooltip|2=Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!-- SWITZERLAND --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Switzerland}} [[#Switzerland|Switzerland]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white; color:black" | 0 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 4 are admitted to 6-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|6|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 4 are admitted to 6-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|6|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 10 are admitted to 12-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 10 are admitted to 12-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 14 are admitted to 16-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|16|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 14 are admitted to 16-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|16|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | Unrated |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
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| colspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 16 are admitted to 18-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|18|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" |{{tooltip|2=Children over the age of 16 are admitted to 18-rated films if accompanied by a guardian|18|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!-- TAIWAN --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Taiwan}} [[#Taiwan|Taiwan]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" |0+ |
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| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" |{{tooltip|2=Children aged 6-11 must be accompanied in order to view a 6+ rated film|6+|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" |{{tooltip|2=Children aged 6-11 must be accompanied in order to view a 6+ rated film|6+|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |15+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
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| colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black; height:2em;"| N/A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |12+ |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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|- <!-- THAILAND --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|THA}} [[#Thailand|Thailand]] |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 15 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 20 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Banned |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | {{tooltip|2=Educational films that all are encouraged to see|P|dotted=yes}} |
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|-<!--TURKEY--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Turkey}} [[#Turkey|Turkey]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | General Audience |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 6+ |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 10+ |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 13+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+ |
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| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals|Refused classification|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 6A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 10A |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 13A |
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| style="background:white; color:black;"| Educational purposes |
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|-<!--UKRAINE--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Ukraine}} [[#Ukraine|Ukraine]] |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | ЗА |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | 12 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | 16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Denied |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Aimed at children|''ДА''|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--UNITED ARAB EMIRATES --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{nowrap|{{flagdeco|UAE}} [[#United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates]]}} |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;"| PG13 |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| PG15 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |18+ |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" |21+ |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
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| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| 15+ |
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|- <!--UNITED KINGDOM --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|UK}} [[#United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Suitable for pre-school children; deprecated, although some older video works may still carry the label|''Uc''|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:white; color:black" | U |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Cinema only|12A|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15 |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18 |
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| style="background:black; color:white;"| Unsuitable for classification |
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|- |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Video only|12|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |{{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed premises|R18|dotted=yes}} |
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| style="background:white; color:black;"| {{tooltip|2=Sometimes denoted by E|Exempt|dotted=yes}} |
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|- <!--UNITED STATES --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|USA}} [[#United States|United States]] |
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| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black " | G |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG-13 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;"| R |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{tooltip|2=Restricted to licensed venues|NC-17|dotted=yes}} |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{tooltip|2=Sometimes denoted by NR|Not rated|dotted=yes}} <!--WARNING: The next person who vandalises this edit again may be blocked for persistent vandalism. Thank you.--> |
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|- |
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| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black; " | PG<!-- UNLIKE PG-13 THE MPAA DOES NOT OFFER AGE GUIDANCE FOR THE PG CERTIFICATE THEREFORE IT COVERS THE SAME AGE RANGE AS THE G RATING. --> |
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|- <!--Venezuela--> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Venezuela}} [[#Venezuela|Venezuela]] <br /> {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(San Cristóbal and the Baruta municipalities)}}}}'' |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | A |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white" | C |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;"| D |
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| rowspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A |
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|- |
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| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | ''{{tooltip|2=San Cristóbal municipality; aimed at children under 12 years of age|AA|dotted=yes}}'' |
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|- |
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! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(Maracaibo municipality)}}}}'' |
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| colspan="1" style="background:white;" | N/A |
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| colspan="12" style="background:black; color:white;" | A |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | B |
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| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | C |
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|- <!--Vietnam --> |
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! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Vietnam}} [[#Vietnam|Vietnam]] |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | P |
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| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | K |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | T16 |
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| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | T18 |
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| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{tooltip|2=Prohibited|C|dotted=yes}} |
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| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | T13 |
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! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other |
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The [[Australian Classification Board|Classification Board]] and [[Australian Classification Review Board|Classification Review Board]] are government-funded organisations which classify all films that are released for public exhibition.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.classification.gov.au/classification-ratings/what-do-ratings-mean |title=What do the ratings mean? {{!}} Australian Classification |website=Australian Classification |access-date=10 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811230241/https://www.classification.gov.au/classification-ratings/what-do-ratings-mean |archive-date=11 August 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clare |first=Jason (Minister for Justice) |title=Guidelines for the Classification of Films 2012 |date=10 December 2012 |publisher=Commonwealth of Australia |url=http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L02541 |access-date=10 May 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065032/https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L02541 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* <span style="background:#d3d3d3; border:solid black 1px; color:black;"> '''E''' </span> – '''Exempt from classification'''. Films that are exempt from classification must not contain contentious material (i.e. material that would ordinarily be rated M or higher). |
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* <span style="background:#0db14b; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''G''' </span> – '''General'''. ''The content is very mild in impact''. |
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** General ('''G''') – ''General''. The content is very mild in impact. The G classification is suitable for everyone. |
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* <span style="background:#fff200; border:solid black 1px; color:black;"> '''PG''' </span> – '''Parental guidance recommended'''. There are no age restrictions. ''The content is mild in impact''. |
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** Parental Guidance ('''PG''') – ''Parental guidance recommended''. The content is mild in impact. It is not recommended for viewing or playing by persons under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians. |
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* <span style="background:#00aeef; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''M''' </span> – '''Recommended for mature audiences'''. Unsuitable for children younger than 12. Children younger than 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian ''The content is moderate in impact''. |
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** Mature ('''M''') – ''Recommended for mature audiences''. The content is moderate in impact. Children under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category. However, M classified films and computer games may include classifiable elements such as violence and nudity of moderate impact that are not recommended for children under 15 years. |
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* <span style="background:#ec1d25; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''MA15+''' </span> – '''Mature Accompanied'''. Unsuitable for children younger than 15. Children younger than 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ''The content is strong in impact''. |
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** Mature Accompanied ('''MA 15+''') – ''Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian''. The content is strong in impact. |
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* <span style="background:black; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''X18+''' </span> – '''Restricted to 18 years and over'''. Films with this rating have pornographic content. Films classified as X18+ are banned from being sold or rented in all Australian states and are only legally available in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. However, importing X18+ material from the two territories to any of the Australian states is legal.''The content is sexually explicit in impact''. |
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** Restricted ('''R 18+''') – ''Restricted to 18 years and over''. The content is high in impact. Despite this category being legally restricted, in Queensland the restriction is not applicable to persons under 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Documents/Resources/CLS%20-%20Cinema%20Managers%20Factsheet%20-%20December%2012%20update.pdf |title=CLS - Cinema Managers Factsheet - December 12 update |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313054852/http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Documents/Resources/CLS%20-%20Cinema%20Managers%20Factsheet%20-%20December%2012%20update.pdf |archive-date=2019-03-13 |publisher=Australian Classification Board |location=Australia |language=en |publication-date=December 2012}}</ref> |
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* <span style="background:purple; border:solid black 1px; color:white;"> '''RC''' </span> – '''Refused Classification'''. Banned from sale or hire in Australia; also generally applies to importation (if inspected by and suspicious to [[Australian Customs and Border Protection Service|Customs]]). Private Internet viewing is unenforced and attempts to legally censor such online material has [[Internet censorship in Australia|resulted in controversy]]. Films are rated RC if their content exceeds the guidelines. ''The content is very high in impact''. |
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** Restricted ('''X 18+''') – ''Restricted to 18 years and over''. This classification is a special and legally restricted category which contains only sexually explicit content. That is, material which shows actual sexual intercourse and other sexual activity between consenting adults. X 18+ films are only available for sale or hire in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. |
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** Refused Classification ('''RC''') – ''Refused Classification''. Banned from sale or hire in the country and cannot be legally imported. Films are rated RC if their content is very high in impact and exceeds the guidelines. |
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Films intended to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification provided they do not contain material that would result in an "M" rating or higher if submitted for classification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Is it exempt? |publisher=Australian Classification Board |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Pages/Exemptions/Step1.aspx |access-date=10 May 2015 |archive-date=27 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027002841/http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Pages/Exemptions/Step1.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Motion pictures are rated by the Austrian Board of Media Classification (ABMC) for the [[Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture]] (Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur). The recommendations made by the ABMC are generally not legally binding and there are nine sets of state laws on the cinema sector with different age provisions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Austrian Board of Media Classification |publisher=[[Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture]] |location=Vienna |url=http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17350/abmc.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010006/http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17350/abmc.pdf |archive-date=28 May 2014}}</ref> The only exception is in the case of "16" rated films, since under Austrian law there is a legal age restriction on certain types of content i.e. discrimination, sexual abuse, glorification of violence etc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Age Rating of Movies and Similar Image Carriers by the Austrian Youth Media Commission |work=Jugend Medien Kommission |publisher=[[Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture]] |location=Vienna |url=http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17349/jmk_agerating.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010429/http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17349/jmk_agerating.pdf |archive-date=28 May 2014}}</ref> In addition to the ABMC's age recommendations, in the state of Vienna children under the age of 6 are only permitted to attend public film performances if they are accompanied.<ref name="EC (1997)">{{cite book |author=[[University of Oxford]] PCMLP |title=Study on Parental Control of Television Broadcasting |chapter=Annex 2: Comparative Analysis of Rating System – Cinema Rating Systems |year=1997 |publisher=[[European Commission]] |page=113 |url=http://ec.europa.eu/archives/information_society/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/parental_control/annexe2.pdf |access-date=28 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305064234/http://ec.europa.eu/archives/information_society/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/parental_control/annexe2.pdf |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*'''10+''' – Released for children from age 10. |
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*'''12+''' – Released for children from age 12. |
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*'''14+''' – Released from age 14. |
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*'''16+''' – Released from age 16. Restricted classification. |
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Films are rated in Brazil by the [[Department of Justice, Rating, Titles and Qualification|DEJUS]] (''Departamento de Justiça, Classificação, Títulos e Qualificação'' – Department of Justice, Rating, Titles and Qualification), which is run by the Brazilian [[Justice ministry|Ministry of Justice]] (''Ministério da Justiça''). Anyone below the film's minimum age can watch it if accompanied by the parent or guardian, except for those rated "Not recommended for ages under 18", which, by law, are strictly prohibited from viewing by people under 18.<ref>PORTARIA Nº 1.100, DE 14 DE JULHO DE 2006 – Art.19 (ORDINANCE NUMBER 1.100, OF JULY 14 2006 – Article 19)</ref> The same rating system is also used for Brazilian television. Unlike many countries, the DEJUS doesn't have any legal right to ban, demand cuts or refuse to rate any movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/main.asp?View={09C66D3D-927A-4AA4-90E1-40CC176378E4}&Team=¶ms=itemID={8B93D7B5-016A-487F-895C-CE4BBD02D808};&UIPartUID={2218FAF9-5230-431C-A9E3-E780D3E67DFE} |title=Notícias – Detalhes |publisher=Portal.mj.gov.br |date=2007-02-08 |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref> |
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The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board classifies films in the Bahamas. Upon completion of the examination the Board will classify the film in accordance with the following ratings:<ref>{{cite web |title=Chapter 384: Theaters and Cinemas – Censorship Regulations (section 6) |date=7 October 1976 |publisher=[[Office of the Attorney-General & Ministry of Legal Affairs (Bahamas)|Office of the Attorney-General & Ministry of Legal Affairs]] |location=Bahamas |url=http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/1976/1976-0106/TheatresandCinemasCensorshipRegulations_1.pdf |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609193951/http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/1976/1976-0106/TheatresandCinemasCensorshipRegulations_1.pdf |archive-date=9 June 2021 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The DEJUS uses the following system, as depicted in the [http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/services/DocumentManagement/FileDownload.EZTSvc.asp?DocumentID={25A80220-B0E3-47FD-923F-246B6184C3C6}&ServiceInstUID={59D015FA-30D3-48EE-B124-02A314CB7999} 2012 Practical Guide Content Rating]: |
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* <span style="background:#0c0; color:white;"> '''L''' </span> '''Livre para Todos os Públicos''' (General Audiences – "GA"): This classification applies to works which contain predominantly positive contents and which do not bring unsuitable elements subject to ratings to ages higher than 10, such as the ones listed below: |
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:'''Drugs''': Oral description of the use of legal drugs; discussion on the issue "drug trafficking"; medicinal use of illegal drugs. |
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* <span style="background:yellow; color:black;"> '''12''' </span> '''Não Recomendado para Menores de 12 Anos''' (Not recommended for ages under 12 – "PG-12"): The following contents are accepted for this age range: |
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:'''Violence''': Violent act; body injury; description of violence; presence of blood; victim's grief; natural or accidental death with violence; violent act against animals; exposure to danger; showing people in embarrassing or degrading situations; verbal agression; obscenity; bullying; corpses; sexual harassment; overvaluation of the physical beauty; overvaluation of consumption. |
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:'''Sex and Nudity''': Veiled nudity; sexual innuendo; sexual fondling; masturbation; foul language; sex content language; sex simulation; sexual appeal. |
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:'''Violence''': Rape; sexual exploitation; sexual coercion; torture; mutilation; suicide; gratuitous violence/banalization of violence; abortion, death penalty, euthanasia. |
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* '''T''' - Suitable for persons 15 and over, persons under 15 years are not admitted whether accompanied by an adult or not. |
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The Bulgarian film rating system is defined in the [http://www.nfc.bg/page.php?category=110 Film Industry Law (or Act)] of 2003. The National Film Rating Committee examines every film that is going to be distributed in the country and gives it a rating. In practice, the ratings are rarely displayed on posters and in film advertisements, but almost all DVDs have them on the back cover. |
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On 8 January 2020, Belgium adopted the [[#Netherlands|Dutch Kijkwijzer]] classification system.<ref>{{cite news |first=Evie |last=McCullough |title=Belgium gets a new movie classification system from 2020 |date=10 December 2019 |newspaper=[[The Brussels Times]] |url=https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/82830/films-broadcast-in-belgium-will-have-a-new-classification-system-from-2020.html |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152231/https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/82830/films-broadcast-in-belgium-will-have-a-new-classification-system-from-2020.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Belgium had previously used a basic two-tier system, in place since 1 September 1920.<ref>{{cite web |first=Wout |last=Desmytere |title='Kinderen niet toegelaten' verdwijnt uit Belgische bioscopen |trans-title='Children not allowed' disappears from Belgian cinemas |language=nl |date=10 December 2019 |publisher=Nieuwsblad |url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20191209_04758685 |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152231/https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20191209_04758685 |url-status=live }}</ref> Until January 2020, classifications for films publicly exhibited in Belgium were issued by the Inter-Community Commission for Film Rating ({{langx|nl|Intergemeenschapscommissie voor de Filmkeuring}}; {{langx|fr|Commission Intercommunautaire de Contrôle des Films}}). Films were prohibited to minors under the age of 16 unless passed by the commission. There is no mandatory rating system for video formats but 90% of video distribution abides by the voluntary Belgium Video Federation. It was basically the same as the system for theatrical exhibition, but also provided a "12" rating.<ref name="EC (2003)">{{cite book |author1=Olsberg SPI |author2=KEA European Affairs |author3=KPMG |title=Empirical Study on the Practice of the Rating of Films Distributed in Cinemas Television DVD and Videocassettes in the EU and EEA Member States |date=May 2003 |publisher=[[European Commission]] |chapter=Appendix 1 Country Profiles |page=125 |url=http://ec.europa.eu/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/studpdf/rating_annex2.pdf |access-date=28 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070716195001/http://ec.europa.eu/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/studpdf/rating_annex2.pdf |archive-date=16 July 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref> Under Kijkwijzer, the distributor fills out a questionnaire about the content of the film and an age category is automatically assigned. The new system is fully advisory, and carries no mandatory restrictions.<ref>{{cite web |first=Kathleen |last=Aers |title=Seks of geweld in film? Vanaf 8 januari krijgen films in Belgische bioscopen duidelijke pictogrammen |trans-title=Sex or violence in film? From January 8, films in Belgian cinemas will get clear icons |language=nl |date=10 December 2019 |publisher=[[Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie]] |url=https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2019/12/09/belgische-filmdistributeurs-geven-eigen-films-en-series-symbolen/ |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152232/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2019/12/09/belgische-filmdistributeurs-geven-eigen-films-en-series-symbolen/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[French Community of Belgium|French]] and [[German-speaking Community of Belgium|German-speaking communities]], the system is known as ''Cinecheck''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Accueil |trans-title=Home |language=fr |publisher=Cinecheck |location=Brussels |url=https://www.cinecheck.be/fr-be/classification-des-films/ |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152235/https://www.cinecheck.be/fr-be/classification-des-films/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Einstufungssystem |trans-title=Home |language=de |publisher=Cinecheck |location=Brussels |url=https://www.cinecheck.be/de-be/einstufungssystem/ |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152304/https://www.cinecheck.be/de-be/einstufungssystem/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The age categories are as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Nieuw classificatiesysteem voor films: Kijkwijzer gidst je door de bioscoopfilms |trans-title=New classification system for films: Kijkwijzer guides you through the cinema films |language=nl |date=10 December 2019 |publisher=Kijkwijzer |location=Brussels |url=https://www.kijkwijzer.be/nl-be/nieuws/nieuw-classificatiesysteem-voor-films-kijkwijzer-gidst-je-door-de-bioscoopfilms/ |access-date=23 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152319/https://www.kijkwijzer.be/nl-be/nieuws/nieuw-classificatiesysteem-voor-films-kijkwijzer-gidst-je-door-de-bioscoopfilms/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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There are currently six film classification offices rating movies in Canada, each an agency of a provincial government: |
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* in [[British Columbia]], [[Saskatchewan]] and the [[Yukon]], classifications are made by the '''[[British Columbia Film Classification Office]]''' |
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* in [[Alberta]], the [[Northwest Territories]] and [[Nunavut]], classifications are made by '''[[Alberta Film Ratings]]''' |
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* in [[Manitoba]], classifications are made by the '''[[Manitoba Film Classification Board]]''' |
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* in [[Ontario]], classifications are made by the '''[[Ontario Film Review Board]]''' |
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* in [[Quebec]], classifications are made by '''[[Régie du cinéma (Quebec)|Régie du cinéma du Québec]]''' |
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* in [[Nova Scotia]], [[New Brunswick]] and [[Prince Edward Island]], classifications are made by the '''[[Maritime Film Classification Board]]''' |
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[[Newfoundland and Labrador]] has not legislated on film ratings and does not have a dedicated agency. However, some cinemas use the ratings of the '''[[Maritime Film Classification Board]]'''. |
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* '''AL/TOUS''': All ages. |
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===Classifications used outside Québec=== |
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* '''6''': From 6 years. |
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* '''9''': From 9 years. |
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In the past there was a wide range of rating categories and practices in the various provinces. However, the five rating systems outside Quebec now all use categories and logos derived from the [[Canadian Home Video Rating System]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/albertafilmratings/movie_ratings_guide/ |title=Alberta Film Ratings |publisher=Alberta Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture |accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcfilmclass.com/categories/ |title=classification categories |work=BC Film Classification |publisher=Business Practices & Consumer Protection Authority of British Columbia |accessdate=2007-12-01 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071111000852/http://www.bcfilmclass.com/categories/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/mfcb/class.html |title=Film and Video Ratings |publisher=[[Manitoba Film Classification Board]] |accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gov.ns.ca/enla/agd/film/ratingguidelines.asp |title=Rating Guidelines |publisher=Nova Scotia Ministry of Environment and Labour, Alcohol & Gaming Division |date=2005-08-02 |accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm |title=Classification Categories and Content Advisories |publisher=Ontario Film Review Board |date=2007-11-06 |accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> |
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* '''12''': From 12 years. |
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* '''14''': From 14 years. |
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* '''16''': From 16 years. |
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* '''18''': From 18 years. |
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* <span style="background:red; color:white;"> '''R''' </span>: '''Restricted''' – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 years of age are not permitted to attend under any circumstances. May contain explicit sexual content, extreme graphic violence (with or without cruelty), pornographic content, intense horror, very coarse language and other disturbing content that is inappropriate for children and therefore off-limits for minors. |
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All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format in Brazil must be submitted for classification to the [[Brazilian advisory rating system|advisory rating]] (''Classificação Indicativa'', abbreviated ClassInd), which is run by the Brazilian [[Ministry of Justice (Brazil)|Ministry of Justice]] (''Ministério da Justiça'').<ref>{{cite web |author=National Secretariat of Justice |title=Portal Online Classificação Indicativa |trans-title=Portal Online Rating System |language=pt |publisher=[[Ministry of Justice (Brazil)|Ministry of Justice]] |location=Brazil |url=http://culturadigital.br/classind/ |access-date=6 June 2014 |archive-date=26 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526132223/http://culturadigital.br/classind/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Brazilian National Secretariat of Justice |title=Content Rating Practical Guide |publisher=[[Ministry of Justice (Brazil)|Ministry of Justice]] |location=Brazil |year=2012 |edition=2 |url=https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1/guia-pratico/practical-guide.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925223408/https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1/guia-pratico/practical-guide.pdf |archive-date=25 September 2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> Under 10s must always be accompanied by an adult guardian, even for films rated L. Anyone below the film's minimum age can watch it if accompanied or allowed by the parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old, except for those rated 18, which can only be allowed for teenagers aged 16+.<ref>{{cite web |title=Informações para os pais |trans-title=Information for parents |publisher=Ministry of Justice (Brazil) |location=Brazil |language=pt |url=https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1/paginas-classificacao-indicativa/informacoes-para-os-pais |access-date=18 June 2021 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152307/https://www.gov.br/mj/pt-br/assuntos/seus-direitos/classificacao-1/paginas-classificacao-indicativa/informacoes-para-os-pais |url-status=live }}</ref> Unlike many countries, the ClassInd does not have any legal right to ban, demand cuts or refuse to rate any film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministério da Justiça classifica "A Serbian Film" |trans-title=Ministry of Justice classifies "A Serbian Film" |publisher=[[Ministry of Justice (Brazil)|Ministry of Justice]] |location=Brazil |date=5 August 2011 |language=pt |url=http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/main.asp?View={09C66D3D-927A-4AA4-90E1-40CC176378E4}&Team=¶ms=itemID={8B93D7B5-016A-487F-895C-CE4BBD02D808};&UIPartUID={2218FAF9-5230-431C-A9E3-E780D3E67DFE} |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515212803/http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/main.asp?View=%7B09C66D3D-927A-4AA4-90E1-40CC176378E4%7D&Team=¶ms=itemID%3D%7B8B93D7B5-016A-487F-895C-CE4BBD02D808%7D%3B&UIPartUID=%7B2218FAF9-5230-431C-A9E3-E780D3E67DFE%7D |archive-date=15 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In [[Quebec]], the ''Régie du cinéma'' rates all films and videos. The Régie is a governmental agency overseen by the [[Ministry of Culture and Communications (Quebec)|Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications]]. Its purview devolves from the ''Cinema Act'' (RSQ, C-18.1). Individual ratings and their rationales are publicly available online on the Régie's website [http://www.rcq.qc.ca/RCQ221FilmClasseRecent.asp]. The same classifications are used for television broadcasts. |
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The ClassInd uses the following system: |
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* '''ER: Especialmente recomendado para crianças''' (Especially recommended for children) |
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* '''10: Não recomendado para menores de 10 anos''' (Not recommended for minors under 10) |
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* '''12: Não recomendado para menores de 12 anos''' (Not recommended for minors under 12) |
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* '''14: Não recomendado para menores de 14 anos''' (Not recommended for minors under 14) |
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* '''16: Não recomendado para menores de 16 anos''' (Not recommended for minors under 16) |
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* <span style="background:green; color:white;"> '''G''' </span> '''Visa général''' (General Rating) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages. |
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* '''18: Não recomendado para menores de 18 anos''' (Not recommended for minors under 18) |
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* <span style="background:orange; color:white;"> '''8+''' </span> '''8 ans et plus''' (8 years and over) – Parental guidance is recommended for children under 8. |
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* <span style="background:yellow; color:black;"> '''13+''' </span> '''13 ans et plus''' (13 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by children 13 years of age or over. Children under 13 may be admitted only if accompanied by an adult. |
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* <span style="background:blue; color:white;"> '''16+''' </span> '''16 ans et plus''' (16 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by children 16 years of age or over. |
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* <span style="background:red; color:white;"> '''18+''' </span> '''18 ans et plus''' (18 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by adults 18 years of age or over. |
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There are also operational descriptions of attenuating and aggravating elements that can interfere on the final rating. |
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While not a classification ''per se'', educational or pedagogical movies, sport and physical exercise programs, and promotional materials are exempt from classification.<ref name="rcq2">{{cite web |
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The Régie does not cut sequences from movies; they are rated in the format provided by the production company. Nonetheless, the Régie has the authority to deny classification,<ref name="rcq2" /> in which case the movie cannot be distributed in any format in the province of Quebec. Such movies usually feature inhumane sexual exploitation. |
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The Bulgarian film rating system is defined in the Film Industry Act of 2003 and administered by the National Film Rating Committee.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Industry Act |date=2004 |publisher=Union of Bulgarian Film Makers |url=http://www.filmmakersbg.org/zakon-kino-eng.htm |access-date=16 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924012846/http://www.filmmakersbg.org/zakon-kino-eng.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015 }}</ref> Since then, two more restrictive ratings (C+ and D+) have been added to the system:<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie Ratings |publisher=Cinema City |url=https://www.cinemacity.bg/enwiki/static/en/bg/movie-ratings |access-date=19 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204181752/https://www.cinemacity.bg/enwiki/static/en/bg/movie-ratings |archive-date=4 December 2023|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film Industry Act |date=2021 |publisher=National Film Center |language=bg|page=28 |url=https://www.nfc.bg/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ZFI_02032021.pdf |access-date=24 December 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610030518/https://www.nfc.bg/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ZFI_02032021.pdf |archive-date=10 June 2023 }}</ref> |
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The first film rating system of the [[People's Republic of China]] was expected to come out in 2005 as a part of the Motion Picture Industry Promotion Law ({{zh|电影促进法}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/17/content_400848.htm |title=First film rating scheme in the making By Zhu Linyong (China Daily), Updated: 2004-12-17 00:25 |publisher=China Daily |date=2004-12-17 |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref> However, the [[National People's Congress]] has not passed such a law. |
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In Cambodia, the Department of Movies and Promotion of Culture at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) classifies films for exhibition in cinemas and on home media under the following age categories:<ref>{{cite web |title=Cambodia Media Content Guide |publisher=Cambodia Counsel |url=https://cambodiacounsel.com/media-content/ |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204173109/https://cambodiacounsel.com/media-content/ |archive-date=4 December 2023 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Film ratings in Canada are a provincial responsibility, and each province has its own legislation, rules and regulations regarding rating, exhibition and admission. Ratings are required for theatrical exhibition, but not all provinces require classification for home video.<ref name=CHVRS /> In the past there was a wide range of rating categories and practices in the various provinces; however, the seven rating systems—with the exception of Quebec—now all use categories and logos derived from the [[Canadian Home Video Rating System]] (CHVRS).<ref name="canada classification boards">{{cite web |title=Film Classification Boards |publisher=[[Motion Picture Association – Canada]] |url=http://www.cmpda.ca/?q=content/film-classification-boards |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523033902/http://www.cmpda.ca/?q=content%2Ffilm-classification-boards |archive-date=23 May 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The categories are mostly identical to the CHVRS with a few minor variations. In the provinces that require classification of video formats, supply of 14A and 18A films is restricted to customers above those ages.<ref name=CHVRS>{{cite web |title=Film Ratings |publisher=[[Motion Picture Association – Canada]] |url=https://www.mpa-canada.org/film-ratings/ |access-date=15 October 2020 |archive-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407070437/https://www.mpa-canada.org/film-ratings/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the case of theatre exhibition, children are admitted to 14A if accompanied by an adult. In [[British Columbia Film Classification Office|British Columbia]],<ref name="british columbia">{{cite web |title=Categories and Advisories |work=Consumer Protection BC |publisher=[[British Columbia Film Classification Office]] |url=http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-film-and-video-homepage/categoriesandadvisories |access-date=23 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523064306/http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-film-and-video-homepage/categoriesandadvisories |archive-date=23 May 2014 }}</ref> [[Saskatchewan Film and Video Classification Board|Saskatchewan]] (administered by the British Columbia Film Classification Office),<ref name="canada classification boards"/> Alberta and [[Ontario Film Review Board|Ontario]] children are also admitted to 18A films if accompanied.<ref name=alberta>{{cite web |title=Ratings Explained |work=Alberta Film Ratings |url=http://albertafilmratings.ca/movie_ratings_guide/default.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715083319/http://albertafilmratings.ca/movie_ratings_guide/default.aspx |archive-date=15 July 2014}}</ref><ref name=ontario>{{cite web |title=Classification Categories |publisher=[[Ontario Film Review Board]] |url=http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm |access-date=23 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027035131/http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm |archive-date=27 October 2007 }}</ref> However, children under the age of 14 are prohibited to view 18A films in the [[Manitoba Film Classification Board|Manitoba]] and [[Maritime Film Classification Board|Maritime]] provinces even if accompanied by an adult.<ref name=manitoba>{{cite web |title=Film and Video Ratings |publisher=[[Manitoba Film Classification Board]] |url=https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/mfcb/class.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523034926/https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/mfcb/class.html|archive-date=23 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="nova scotia">{{cite web |title=Theatres and Amusements Regulations |date=28 March 2013 |work=Theatres and Amusements Act |publisher=Department of Justice |location=Nova Scotia |url=https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/taregs.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114414/https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/taregs.htm|archive-date=26 August 2014}}</ref> The Maritimes and British Columbia (along with Saskatchewan) also provide an "A" classification for adult content.<ref name="nova scotia"/><ref name="british columbia"/> Some provinces, such as Nova Scotia, reserve the right to prohibit films altogether.<ref name="nova scotia"/> |
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Prior to 1997, the releases in Denmark were rated by the National Board of Film Censorship and the possible classifications were: |
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* '''PG''' – Parental guidance advised. |
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**'''Not Recommended For Young Children''' – The film may be inappropriate for young children. “Young Children” would be persons age 8 and under. |
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*'''14A''' – Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14. Parents cautioned. (Formerly "Adult Accompaniment (14)" in the Maritimes)<ref name="nova scotia" /><ref name="maritimes">{{cite web |title=Theatre & Amusements – History |publisher=[[Maritime Film Classification Board]] |location=Nova Scotia |url=https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/access/alcohol-gaming/theatres-amusements/history.asp |access-date=23 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523154555/http://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/access/alcohol-gaming/theatres-amusements/history.asp |archive-date=23 May 2014 }}</ref> |
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**'''Not Recommended For Children''' – “Children” would be persons age 13 and under. Films with this advisory may include scenes that reflect a more mature situation, such as drug use or abuse. |
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* '''R''' – Restricted to 18 years and over. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Content not suitable for minors. |
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* '''A''' – Adult. Film is not suitable for viewers under 18 years of age. (Formerly "Explicit Material (XXX)" in the Maritimes)<ref name="nova scotia"/><ref name=maritimes/> |
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In [[Quebec]], the [[Ministry of Culture and Communications (Quebec)|provincial Ministry of Culture and Communications]] (and until 2017 the ''[[Régie du cinéma (Quebec)|Régie du cinéma]]'') rates all films and videos;<ref>{{cite web |title=Home – Who Are We? |publisher=Régie du cinéma |url=http://www.rcq.gouv.qc.ca/en/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507125838/http://www.rcq.gouv.qc.ca/en/|archive-date=7 May 2013}}</ref> its purview devolves from the ''Cinema Act'' (chapter C-18.1).<ref>{{cite web |title=Chapter C-18.1 – Cinema Act |publisher=Ministry of Culture and Communications |location=Quebec |date=1 June 2014 |url=http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=/C_18_1/C18_1_A.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714180615/http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=/C_18_1/C18_1_A.html|archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> In some cases the Ministry may refuse to provide a classification, effectively banning the film. Educational and sports films are exempt from classification.<ref name="Quebec classifications">{{cite web |title=Film Classification in Québec |publisher=Régie du cinéma |url=http://www.rcq.qc.ca/mult/process.asp?lng=en |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212120237/http://www.rcq.qc.ca/mult/process.asp?lng=en |archive-date=12 December 2007 }}</ref> |
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* '''G''': '''Visa général''' (General Rating) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages. If a film carrying a "G" rating might offend the sensibilities of a child under 8 years of age, "Not suitable for young children" is appended to the classification. |
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*'''TILLADT OVER 12 ÅR''': Approval of the film for admittance of children from the age of 12. (Introduced in 1960) |
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* '''13+''': '''13 ans et plus''' (13 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 13 years of age or over. Children under 13 may be admitted only if accompanied by an adult. |
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* '''16+''': '''16 ans et plus''' (16 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 16 years of age or over. |
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* '''18+''': '''18 ans et plus''' (18 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age or over. If a film contains real and explicit sexual activity "Explicit sexuality" is appended to the classification, and in the retail video industry storeowners are required to place the film in a room reserved for adults. |
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Films are classified by the Council of Cinematographic Classification (''Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica'') which is a central agency under the Ministry of Education.<ref name=chile>{{cite web |title=Constitución del Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica – El Sistema de Calificación Cinematográfica |trans-title=Constitution of the Board of Film Classification – Film Rating System |publisher=Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica |location=Chile |language=es |url=http://www.consejodecalificacioncinematografica.cl/index2.php?id_portal=75&id_seccion=4064&id_contenido=18408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224822/http://www.consejodecalificacioncinematografica.cl/index2.php?id_portal=75&id_seccion=4064&id_contenido=18408 |archive-date=14 July 2014}}</ref> In 2002 legislation was enacted which reversed the ban on all 1,090 films that had previously been banned in Chile.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gobierno promulga ley que pone fin a la censura previa cinematográfica |trans-title=Government enacts law that ends the film censorship |language=es |date=9 December 2002 |work=[[El Mercurio]] |url=http://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/12/09/100061/gobierno-promulga-ley-que-pone-fin-a-la-censura-previa-cinematografica.html |access-date=24 February 2015 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152323/https://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/12/09/100061/gobierno-promulga-ley-que-pone-fin-a-la-censura-previa-cinematografica.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The laws were then relaxed and the ratings were made less strict. The [http://www.medieraadet.dk/html/gb/media_council_gb.htm Media Council for Children and Young People] currently rates films. The classifications from then on was: |
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[[File:dkcensur11.gif]] Approval of the film for admittance of children from the age of 11. |
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*'''Contenido pornográfico''' – Pornographic content. |
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*'''Contenido excesivamente violento''' – Excessively violent content. |
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In 2005, the [[Ministry of Culture (Colombia)|Ministry of Culture]] issued its new rating system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comité de Clasificación de Películas |trans-title=Committee of Film Classification |date=4 April 2006 |publisher=[[Ministry of Culture (Colombia)|Ministry of Culture]] |location=Bogotá |language=es |archive-date=5 October 2007 |url-status=dead |url=http://www.mincultura.gov.co/areas/cinematografia/noticias/Paginas/2006-04-04_6512.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071005010101/http://www.mincultura.gov.co/areas/cinematografia/noticias/Paginas/2006-04-04_6512.aspx }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |author=David Melo Torres, Director de Cinematografía |year=2005 |title=Por la cual se adopta el Sistema de Clasificación de Películas |trans-title=Whereby the Movie Rating System is adopted |url=http://www.mincultura.gov.co/eContent/library/documents/DocNewsNo931DocumentNo1198.DOC |language=es |location=Bogotá |publisher=[[Ministry of Culture (Colombia)|Ministry of Culture]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071005050747/http://www.mincultura.gov.co/eContent/library/documents/DocNewsNo931DocumentNo1198.DOC |format=DOC |archive-date=5 October 2007}}</ref> The classifications are: |
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* '''12''': Advisory. |
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* '''15''': Restricted. |
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In the [[Cook Islands]], publications such as films, TV shows and video games are classified by the Cook Islands Censorship Office in accordance with the Film and Censorship Act 1985.<ref>{{cite web |title=Censorship |publisher=Ministry of Internal Affairs |location=Cook Islands |url=https://www.intaff.gov.ck/censorship/ |access-date=5 May 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152316/https://www.intaff.gov.ck/censorship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The following four classifications are used:<ref>{{cite web |author=Intaffci |title=7:21pm |date=20 March 2017 |publisher=Ministry of Internal Affairs |location=Cook Islands |via=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/intaffci/photos/d41d8cd9/1694339440863815/ |access-date=5 May 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152328/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fintaffci%2Fphotos%2Fd41d8cd9%2F1694339440863815%2F |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The Censorship Office does not define the age for a "mature audience", but its television code—which uses the same ratings—defines a child as "under 15 years".<ref>{{cite web |title=Media Commission Television Code of Media Practice |publisher=Accountable Journalism |url=https://accountablejournalism.org/ethics-codes/Cook-Island-Television |access-date=5 May 2022 |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702110652/https://accountablejournalism.org/ethics-codes/Cook-Island-Television |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In Costa Rica, films are classified by the Ministry of Justice and Peace: <ref>{{cite web|title=CCEP - Ministerio de Justicia y Paz|publisher=Ministerio de Justicia y Paz|location=Costa Rica|url=https://www.mjp.go.cr/viceministeriopaz/EspectaculosPublicos|format=(select the "Calificación de Material Cinematográfico" tab)|access-date=10 July 2023}}</ref> |
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In Denmark, the Media Council for Children and Young People currently rates films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (Film Classification System and Criteria) |publisher=[[Danish Film Institute]] |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Film-Classification-System-and-Criteria.aspx |access-date=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234653/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Film-Classification-System-and-Criteria.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Films do not have to be submitted for a rating and in such instances must be labelled a "15" (restricted to people aged 15 and above).<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (FAQ) |publisher=[[Danish Film Institute]] |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/FAQ.aspx |access-date=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234919/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/FAQ.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Children aged 7 and above may attend any performance—including those restricted to older audiences—if they are accompanied by an adult.<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (Parental Guidance) |publisher=[[Danish Film Institute]] |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Parental-Guidance.aspx |access-date=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234825/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Parental-Guidance.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Film classification in Estonia is regulated by the Child Welfare Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vanusepiirangud |trans-title=Age Restrictions |language=et |publisher=Forum Cinemas AS |url=http://www.forumcinemas.ee/Tickets/Ratings |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610183651/https://www.forumcinemas.ee/Tickets/Ratings |archive-date=10 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In Fiji, films are classified by the Fijian Censors Board:<ref>{{cite news |title=Move ratings |date=2 November 2019 |newspaper=[[Fiji Sun]] |via=[[PressReader]] |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/fiji-sun/20191102/282226602524860 |access-date=5 May 2022 |archive-date=3 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503031326/https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/fiji-sun/20191102/282226602524860 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Before January 1, 2012, all films shown in cinemas were given an age-rating by the [[Finnish Board of Film Classification]]. At the beginning of 2012 the Finnish Board of Film Classification became the [[Finnish Centre for Media Education and Audiovisual Media]] and the task of classifying films was given to authorized classifiers trained by the Centre. The classifiers work mostly within the film-industry. At the same time the classification system was simplified to six classes instead of the previous seven. The main changes were that a year limits 11 and 13 became 12 and the old 15-year limit was increased to 16 years. |
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Films in Finland are classified by the [[National Audiovisual Institute (Finland)|National Audiovisual Institute]]. A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult, except for 18-rated films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yleistietoa ikärajoista |trans-title=General information on age limits |language=fi |publisher=[[National Audiovisual Institute (Finland)|National Audiovisual Institute]] |url=https://kavi.fi/ikarajat/yleistieto/ |access-date=22 November 2021 |archive-date=22 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122151931/https://kavi.fi/ikarajat/yleistieto/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Films with an age rating may contain an additional marker for violence, sex, fear, or substance abuse. The ratings are as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Lataa ikäraja- ja sisältösymbolit |trans-title=Age limits and content symbols |language=fi |publisher=[[National Audiovisual Institute (Finland)|National Audiovisual Institute]] |url=https://kavi.fi/ikarajat/ammattilaiset/tarjoajat/symbolit/ |access-date=22 November 2021 |archive-date=22 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122151338/https://kavi.fi/ikarajat/ammattilaiset/tarjoajat/symbolit/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Prior to showing in theatres, a distribution certificate must be obtained from the [[Minister of Culture (France)|Ministry of Culture]]. The Minister will decide which certificate to issue based on a recommendation by the classification of the [[Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée]] (CNC). In some cases, films may be classified as "pornographic films or those containing an incitement to violence" or completely prohibited from screening.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regulatory function : film classification |publisher=[[National Center of Cinematography and the moving image]] |location=France |url=http://www.cnc.fr/web/en/film-classification |access-date=13 April 2014 |archive-date=14 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140414133326/http://www.cnc.fr/web/en/film-classification |url-status=live }}</ref> A certificate will be granted from the following: |
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Prior to showing in theaters, a license (visa d'exploitation) must be obtained from the [[Minister of Culture (France)|Ministry of Culture]]. Upon the advice of the commission pertaining to cinema movies, the minister decides either not to grant the license (a very rare occurrence), or to grant a license among the 6 following: |
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The [[Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft]] (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK) has a film ratings system under which films are classified. All the ratings contain the phrase "gemäß §14 JuSchG" (in accordance with §14 of the [[Protection of Young Persons Act (Germany)|Youth Protection Law]]), signifying that they are legally binding for minors. Cinemas may legally exhibit films without a classification but minors are prohibited from such screenings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alterseinstufungen und FSK-Kennzeichen |language=de |trans-title=Age ratings and FSK mark |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=508&TID=72 |access-date=25 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061104095820/http://www.spio.de/media_content/555.pdf |archive-date=4 November 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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* '''Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12)''': for ages 12 and older; children who are at least age 6 may be admitted with adult accompaniment (green sign). |
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* '''Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren (FSK 16)''': for ages 16 and older, nobody under this age admitted (blue sign). |
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* '''Infoprogramm''' or '''Lehrprogramm''': "educational programming". This rating is not issued by the FSK, but may be self-applied to films seeking to educate their audience (e.g. documentaries, instructional films, etc.). Films with this rating may be sold without any age restriction provided they do not contain any material "evidently harmful to the development of children and youths".<ref>{{cite web |title=Informationsblatt zum neuen Jugendschutzgesetz ab 01.04.2003 |language=de |trans-title=Information sheet about the new Youth Protection Act from 01.04.2003 |date=1 April 2003 |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/media_content/555.pdf |access-date=25 June 2014 |archive-date=16 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141116210020/http://www.spio.de/media_content/555.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The FSK rating also limits the time of the day in which the movie may be aired on free-to-air TV stations to a time frame between 22:00 (FSK 16) or 23:00 (FSK 18) and 6:00. Stations are permitted to broadcast films not approved for audiences under 12 at their own discretion.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gültigkeit der FSK-Kennzeichen für das Fernsehen – Sendezeitschienen |language=de |trans-title=Validity of the G-mark for television – Airtime rails |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=1295&TID=72 |access-date=25 June 2014 |archive-date=8 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908043649/http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=1295&TID=72 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In Ghana, films are classified by the Film Classification Committee:<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Classification Criteria |publisher=National Film Authority |location=Accra |url=https://nfa.gov.gh/film-classification-criteria/ |access-date=10 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ghmoviefreak.com/ghanas-national-film-authority-film-classification-criteria/ |title=Ghana's National Film Authority Film Classification Criteria. |last=Asankomah |first=Tony |date=6 August 2021 |website=GHMovieFreak |access-date=10 July 2023}}</ref> |
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* '''17''' – The film may contain violence, drug abuse, and softcore pornographic scenes. An ID card certifying the age is required in all Greek cinemas and video rental shops in order to get a cinema ticket or rent a video of a "17" rated film. Not permitted to young people under the age of 17. |
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Films intended for public exhibition have to be submitted to the Director of Film, Newspaper and Article Administration, who is the Film Censorship Authority (FCA) under the Ordinance, for approval. Films approved for public exhibition are then either classified or exempted from classification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Classification and Control of Obscene Articles: Topical Information – Policy on Film Censorship |publisher=[[Commerce and Economic Development Bureau]] |location=Hong Kong |url=http://www.cedb.gov.hk/ctb/eng/film/film_1.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107070305/http://www.cedb.gov.hk/ctb/eng/film/film_1.htm |archive-date=7 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film Classification in Hong Kong |publisher=[[Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority]] |location=Hong Kong |url=http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr00-01/english/panels/itb/papers/313-02e.pdf |access-date=26 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030714163335/http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr00-01/english/panels/itb/papers/313-02e.pdf |archive-date=14 July 2003 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*[[File:6 icon B (Hungary).svg|18px]] '''6''' – not suitable for children under 6.(category II., yellow circle with number 6). Mild violence, sex references and drug references are allowed. |
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*[[File:12 icon B (Hungary).svg|18px]] '''12''' – not suitable for children under 12. (category III., yellow circle with number 12). Moderate violence, sex stuff, drug references and also strong language is allowed. |
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*[[File:16 icon B (Hungary).svg|18px]] '''16''' – not suitable for children under 16. (category IV., yellow circle with number 16). Strong violence, drugs, themes, sex scenes and also very strong language. |
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*[[File:18 icon B (Hungary).svg|18px]] '''18''' – not suitable for people under 18. (category V., red circle with number 18). Strong graphic violence, torture, glamorisation of drugs, very strong sexual content and also themes involving killing, incest and explicit content. |
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All ratings are advisory except the "X" classification. The current one is the third motion picture rating system in Hungary. The first system existed between 1965 and 2004, and was administered by the Ministry for National Cultural Heritage and its predecessors. Its categories were "Without age restriction", "Not recommended below age of 14", "Above age of 16 only", and "Above age of 18 only". A second system was introduced in 2004 which was overhauled in 2011 in favour of the current system. Its categories—given by the National Film Office—were "Without age restriction", "Parental guidance suggested below age of 12", "Not recommended below age of 16", "Not recommended below age of 18", and "For adults only".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://adattar.nmhh.hu/filmadatbazis/magyar_kh|publisher=NMHH Adattár|work=Filmadatbázis|title=Magyar korhatárbesorolások|access-date=May 3, 2018|language=hu|archive-date=April 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405174046/http://adattar.nmhh.hu/filmadatbazis/magyar_kh|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Since July 1, 2006, '''Smáís''' has replaced the '''Kvikmyndaskoðun''' system in Iceland. 12, 14, 16 and 18 rated films are legally restricted and nobody under these ages may see a movie in theatres with this rating or allowed to buy or purchase such films. |
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Since 1 July 2006, '''FRÍSK''' (short for '''Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði''') has replaced the '''Kvikmyndaskoðun''' system in Iceland. In October 2013, FRÍSK announced that it was adopting a new system similar to the [[#Netherlands|Netherlands' Kijkwijzer]] at least through 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iceland Adopts Kijkwijzer! |date=18 October 2013 |publisher=[[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media]] |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/iceland-adopts-kijkwijzer/page18-0-268.html |access-date=19 April 2014 |archive-date=12 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212133636/http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/iceland-adopts-kijkwijzer/page18-0-268.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Icelandic ratings system also provides an "18" rating in addition to the Kijkwijzer ratings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upplýsingar |trans-title=Information |language=is |publisher=FRÍSK |location=Reykjavik |url=http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/3 |access-date=4 January 2017 |archive-date=31 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031231224/http://kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/3 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Under Icelandic law, minors aged 14-years-old and over may be admitted to a film carrying a higher age rating if accompanied by an adult.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lagagreinar |trans-title=Law |language=is |publisher=FRÍSK |location=Reykjavik |url=http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/2 |access-date=4 January 2017 |archive-date=5 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805085218/http://kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/2 |url-status=live }}</ref> The ratings are as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Lagagreinar |trans-title=Law |language=is |publisher=FRÍSK |location=Reykjavik |url=https://kvikmyndaskodun.is/aldursmerkingar/ |access-date=2021-04-18 |archive-date=2021-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418203738/https://kvikmyndaskodun.is/aldursmerkingar/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The Iraqi film rating system is declared by the ''Ministry of Information and Culture''. It is against the law for an underage person to enter restricted films at the cinemas, even with their parents, where a proof of identity may be required.<ref>[https://www.iraqicinemas.com/faq General Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023060731/https://www.iraqicinemas.com/faq |date=2021-10-23 }} 2021 Iraqi Cinemas</ref> |
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All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format must be submitted for classification to the [[Irish Film Classification Office]] (IFCO).<ref>{{cite web |title=Guidelines: Film and DVD/Video Classification |publisher=[[Irish Film Classification Office]] |url=http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/web/classcatintro?opendocument&type=graphic |access-date=28 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330081034/http://ifco.ie/website/IFCO/ifcoweb.nsf/web/classcatintro?opendocument&type=graphic |archive-date=30 March 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Legislation |publisher=[[Irish Film Classification Office]] |url=http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/web/legislation?opendocument&type=graphic |access-date=3 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829153333/http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/web/legislation?opendocument&type=graphic |archive-date=29 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In Italy the rating system of the films is currently disciplined by the Decreto legislativo n° 203 of 7 December 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tutela dei minori - classificazione |url=https://cinema.cultura.gov.it/cosa-facciamo/attivita-amministrative/tutela-dei-minori-classificazione/ |access-date=26 March 2022 |archive-date=20 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320172823/https://cinema.cultura.gov.it/cosa-facciamo/attivita-amministrative/tutela-dei-minori-classificazione/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For commercial release, distributors are requested to classify their films based on the age of the audience. Their decision is verified by a commission of the [[Ministry of Culture (Italy)|Ministry of Culture]], composed of members of the film industry and experts in education and animal rights.<ref>{{cite web |title=Italy ends censorship of films on moral and religious grounds |date=6 April 2021 |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/06/italy-ends-censorship-of-films-on-moral-and-religious-grounds |access-date=11 April 2021 |archive-date=10 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410231003/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/06/italy-ends-censorship-of-films-on-moral-and-religious-grounds |url-status=live }}</ref> Since 2021, the commission is no longer allowed to ban a film or demand edits.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=In Italia non esiste più la censura cinematografica |date=6 April 2021 |magazine=Wired |url=https://www.wired.it/play/cinema/2021/04/06/abolita-censura-cinematografica-italia/ |access-date=12 April 2021 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412170634/https://www.wired.it/play/cinema/2021/04/06/abolita-censura-cinematografica-italia/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Films are classified into one of the following categories:<ref>{{cite web |title=Via la censura: mai più tagli alle opere |date=6 April 2021 |work=Cinecittà News |url=https://news.cinecitta.com/IT/it-it/news/53/85330/via-la-censura-mai-piu-tagli-alle-opere.aspx |access-date=12 April 2021 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412170847/https://news.cinecitta.com/IT/it-it/news/53/85330/via-la-censura-mai-piu-tagli-alle-opere.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The classification only applies to commercial releases in theaters, and the law does not require classification of home media. Before 2021, films aimed to be shown in theatres were classified for all ages (T) or prohibited for children under 14 or 18 by the Commission for Film Review.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film e revisione |work=Ministero della Cultura - Direzione Generale Cinema e Audiovisivo |url=http://www.cinema.beniculturali.it/secondolivello/51/film-e-revisione/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130061159/http://www.cinema.beniculturali.it/secondolivello/51/film-e-revisione/|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2021|access-date=12 April 2021}}</ref> The Commission could also ask for some scenes to be cut or ban the distribution of the film. |
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Film classification in Jamaica is a requirement of the Cinematograph Act of 1913, which also established the Cinematograph Authority.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jackson |first=Colleen Brown |title=Facts on the ratings of films |date=19 May 2014 |work=[[Jamaica Gleaner]] |url=http://jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20140519/letters/letters2.html |access-date=23 September 2015 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924011114/http://jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20140519/letters/letters2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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A Japanese film rating regulator known as {{Nihongo|[[Eirin]]|映倫}} [full-name: {{Nihongo|'''Ei'''ga '''Rin'''ri Kanri Iinkai |映画倫理管理委員会}}] has a film classification system under which films are classified into one of four categories. The categories have been in use since 1 May 1998.<ref name=eirinpg8>{{cite news|url=http://www.eirin.jp/english/008.html|title=Eirin Film Classification|publisher=[[Eirin]]|access-date=7 January 2014|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216100121/https://www.eirin.jp/english/008.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FAQ – Le Cinéma: What is the meaning of G, PG12, R15+, and R18+? |publisher=Bunkamura |url=http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/faq/cinema/q12.html |access-date=28 June 2014 |archive-date=10 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110205509/http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/faq/cinema/q12.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In Kazakhstan, films are rated by the Committee for Culture of the Ministry for Culture and Information.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ст. 8 Закон О кинематографии РК 3 января 2019 года № 212-VІ |date=3 January 2019 |publisher=Ministry of Education and Science |location=Kazakhstan |url=https://kodeksy-kz.com/ka/o_kinematografii/8.htm |access-date=11 December 2022 |archive-date=11 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211153644/https://kodeksy-kz.com/ka/o_kinematografii/8.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* '''6-''': 6 жасқа толмаған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children under the age of 6. |
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* '''14+''': 14 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 14.{{refn|group="nb"|name="kazakhstan"|Under the previous system in Kazakhstan, children over the age of 12 were admitted to "14" and "16" rated films if accompanied by an adult.<ref>{{cite web |title=Инструкции по проведению внешней оценки учебных достижений |date=6 April 2012 |publisher=Ministry of Education and Science |location=Kazakhstan |url=http://www.kazpravda.kz/_pdf/apr12/180412order.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801195919/http://www.kazpravda.kz/_pdf/apr12/180412order.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 August 2012 }}</ref> It is unclear if this remains the case, as the revised law no longer distinguishes between the different age classifications.}} |
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*'''GE''' (General Exhibition) – Suitable for all ages. |
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In Kuwait, films are rated by the Censor Board Committee (لجنة الرقابة) under authority of the [[Ministry of Information (Kuwait)|Ministry of Information]] (وزارة الإعلام). The Committee may sanction edits of or outright ban certain films in order to comply with cultural laws and values of Kuwait. The Ministry of Information originally established an age classifications system for films under decision number #73, article #10 of year 2012. The 2012 system rated films as either for "general audiences" (G) or for "persons aged 16 and above" (16+).<ref name="Kuwait MOI 2012 rating">{{cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/CinescapeKuwait/photos/a.438244491921/10151268828486922/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/84586906921/10151268828486922 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited| title = تنبيه هام | language = ar | date = February 21, 2013 | access-date = September 6, 2020 | work = Official [[Cinescape]] [[Facebook]] page }}{{cbignore}}</ref> {{Circa|2015}}, two additional classifications were introduced for films rated as "under 13 need to be accompanied with adults" (PG) or "adults only" (18+). However, by May 2016, the Ministry of Information established a new age classifications system for films under decision number #30 of year 2016.<ref name="Kuwait MOI 2016 rating">{{cite web | url = https://www.facebook.com/CinescapeKuwait/photos/a.438244491921/10153711747981922/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/84586906921/10153711747981922 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited| title = تنبيه هام | language = ar | date = August 23, 2016 | access-date = September 6, 2020 | work = Official [[Cinescape]] [[Facebook]] page }}{{cbignore}}</ref> Therefore, as of May 2016, films in Kuwait are rated under the following: |
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*'''18+ (red)''': Prohibited from viewing by minors. |
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*'''E''' – Film content is suitable for everyone. |
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*'''PG''' – Under 13 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian aged 18+. |
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Malaysia's motion picture rating system was introduced in 1953, initially classifying films either for General Audiences (''Tontonan Umum'') or For Adults Only (''Untuk Orang Dewasa Sahaja'').<ref>{{cite web|title=Klasifikasi Filem|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-klasifikasi-filem|publisher=Home Ministry of Malaysia|accessdate=8 January 2013|language=Malay}}</ref> According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, all films in [[Malaysia]], whether local or foreign, are scrutinised and then categorised by the [[Film Censorship Board of Malaysia|Film Censorship Board]] Film Control Division before being distributed and screened to the public. The board was established under the Film Censorship Act 1952 and was later replaced by the Film Censorship Act 2002. In accordance to this act, the Film Censorship Board is appointed by the Minister of Home Affairs. A panel is then appointed by the chairman of the board to view each film. |
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Once the film is viewed, the board then categorises the film as follows:<ref>{{cite web|title=Soalan Lazim (FAQ)|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-soalan-lazim|publisher=Home Ministry of Malaysia|accessdate=8 January 2013|language=Malay}}</ref> |
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In Latvia, it is the duty of the producer of a film or distributor to assign a rating according to a pre-determined set of criteria. All publicly exhibited films, visual recordings and films broadcast over television and electronic networks must be classified.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cabinet Regulation No.587: Regulations Regarding the Classification of Films |date=29 June 2010 |publisher=National Film Center of Latvia |url=http://www.nfc.lv/info/?mnu_id=322 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140707082145/http://www.nfc.lv/info/?mnu_id=322 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2014 |access-date=5 July 2014 }}</ref> |
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*'''12+''': Suitable for a person who has reached at least 12 years of age. |
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*'''16+''': Suitable for a person who has reached at least 16 years of age. |
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*'''U''' (''Umum'', literally General (Audiences)) – For general audiences. The rating description describes the film as "depicting good values, politeness and providing a positive lesson as well as being entertaining". (Triangular sign, blue circle since 1 April 2012<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.cinema.com.my/news/news.aspx?search=2012.n_newfilmclassifications_8768 | title = New film classifications | first = | last = | author = Elaine Ewe | authorlink = | coauthors = | date = | month = | year = | work = | publisher = | location = | page = | pages = | at = | language = | trans_title = | arxiv = | asin = | bibcode = | doi = | doibroken = | isbn = | issn = | jfm = | jstor = | lccn = | mr = | oclc = | ol = | osti = | pmc = | pmid = | rfc = | ssrn = | zbl = | id = | archiveurl = | archivedate = | deadurl = | accessdate = 2012-03-30 | quote = | ref = | separator = | postscript = }}</ref>) |
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Films released in Lebanon are rated by the ''Lebanese Censorship Board''.<ref>[https://lb.grandcinemasme.com/en/faqs FAQS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023061440/https://lb.grandcinemasme.com/en/faqs |date=2021-10-23 }} 2016 Grand Cinemas</ref> |
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*'''P13''' (formerly PG13) – (''Penjaga'', literally Guardian) – Viewers under 13 require guidance from a parent or guardian. Film may contain scenes that are inappropriate for younger children or a hard to understand storyline. The classification '''PG13''' was introduced in 2007 and replaced with the new classification '''P13''' in January 2012. (Circle with a horizontal line in the middle through its diameter, Yellow circle since 1 April 2012) |
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The Lithuanian Film Centre is a state institution under the Ministry of Culture of Lithuania. A film approved for public exhibition receives one of the ratings below based on its content:<ref>{{cite web |title=Patvirtinta nauja kino filmų indeksavimo komisija |trans-title=A new film indexing commission has been approved |date=19 March 2018 |publisher=Lithuanian Film Centre |language=lt |url=http://www.lkc.lt/2018/03/patvirtinta-nauja-kino-filmu-indeksavimo-komisija/ |access-date=12 June 2021 |archive-date=12 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612224804/http://www.lkc.lt/2018/03/patvirtinta-nauja-kino-filmu-indeksavimo-komisija/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*'''V''': Released for all ages. The full name for the classification is visi, which means "all" |
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*'''N-7''': Released from age 7 and above. Children aged under 7 may be admitted with adult supervision. |
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*'''N-13''': Released from age 13 and above. Children aged between 7 and 12 may be admitted with adult supervision. |
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*'''N-16''': Released from age 16 and above. No one under 16 is admitted. |
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*'''N-18''': Released from age 18 and above. No one under 18 is admitted. |
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Historically, film censorship in Malaysia was carried out by police under the Theatre Ordinance 1908. In 1954 the [[Film Censorship Board of Malaysia|Film Censorship Board]] (LPF) was created to censor films distributed across Malaysia in accordance with the Cinematograph Films Act 1952, and later the Film Censorship Act 2002.<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Censorship Board – Introduction|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-pengenalan|publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia)|Ministry of Home Affairs]]|location=Malaysia|access-date=20 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822011400/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-pengenalan|archive-date=22 August 2014}}</ref> Malaysia's motion picture rating system was introduced in 1953, initially classifying films either for General Audiences (''Tontonan Umum'') or For Adults Only (''Untuk Orang Dewasa Sahaja''), and in 1996 these classifications were changed to "U" and four different "18" categories (which were amalgamated back into a single classification in 2010). In 2008, the "PG13" classification was introduced, which admitted children under the age of 13 if accompanied by an adult ("PG13" underwent a cosmetic change to "P13" in 2012).<ref name="Malaysia ratings">{{cite web|title=Film Classification|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/definisi/122-maklumat-korporat/maklumat-bahagian/lembaga-penapis-filem/188-film-classification|publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia)|Ministry of Home Affairs]]|location=Malaysia|access-date=3 April 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324145212/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/definisi/122-maklumat-korporat/maklumat-bahagian/lembaga-penapis-filem/188-film-classification|archive-date=24 March 2018}}</ref> In February 2023, the "P13" classification was split in two—a "P12" classification (effectively the same as "P13" but with a slightly lower age threshold) and a prohibitive "13" classification, which bars admission to children under the age of 13. A prohibitive "16" classification was also introduced, barring audiences under the age of 16.<ref name="Lowyat">{{cite web |author=Chief Chapree |date=12 January 2023 |title=Here Are The New LPF Film Classification Categories: Set To Be Enforced This February |url=https://www.lowyat.net/2023/292237/lpf-malaysia-film-classification-feb23/ |access-date=28 January 2023 |website=Lowyat.net |publisher=Lowyat Media |archive-date=1 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201102430/https://www.lowyat.net/2023/292237/lpf-malaysia-film-classification-feb23/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Upon viewing the board will assign one of three categories to the film:<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Censorship Board – F.A.Q.|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-soalan-lazim|publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia)|Ministry of Home Affairs]]|location=Malaysia|access-date=20 August 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113042025/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-soalan-lazim|archive-date=13 November 2012}}</ref> |
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*'''18SG''' (''Seram, Ganas'', literally Graphic Violence and Horror/Terror) – Film contains strong violence, gore or horror/terror that people may find objectionable. |
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*'''18SX''' (''Seks'', literally Sexual Content) – Film contains sex scenes, nudity and/or sexual dialogues/references that people may find objectionable. |
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*'''18PA''' (''Politik, Agama'', literally Strong Religious or Political Elements) – Film contains elements which include religious, social or political aspects that people may find objectionable. |
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*'''U''' (''Umum'') - Suitable for all ages. |
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*'''18PL''' (''Pelbagai'', literally Variety) – Film may contain a mixture of the above objectionable content from two or more categories. (Example: A film with strong violence and sexual references will be classified as '''18PL'''). |
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*'''P12''' (''Penjaga'') – Parental guidance required for audiences under the age of 12. |
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*'''13''' – For audiences aged 13 years old and above. |
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*'''16''' – For audiences aged 16 years old and above. |
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Film in the Maldives are classified by the [[National Bureau of Classification (Maldives)|National Bureau of Classification]]. Certificates issued are based on the following categories:<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification Ratings |publisher=National Bureau of Classification |location=Maldives |url=http://nbc.gov.mv/services/classification-ratings |access-date=20 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220024616/http://www.nbc.gov.mv/services/classification-ratings |archive-date=20 February 2014 }}</ref> |
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A "B-certificate" sticker indicating the classification and a serial number specific for the movie title is legally required (usually stuck as a title sticker on VHS tapes and on the back of disc casings for optical media or on the back of the box for box sets) for each copy of the movie sold/distributed (including those distributed on hard drives for digital projectors in cinemas). This sticker is changed from time to time, with the latest change being from an RFID tag to a [[QR code]]<ref>{{cite web|title=PENGGUNAAN SIJIL PERAKUAN B BAHARU (Usage of new B-certificate)|url=http://portal.ikdn.gov.my/2012/11/penggunaan-sijil-perakuan-b-baharu/|publisher=Home Ministry of Malaysia|accessdate=8 January 2013}}</ref> which redirects to a page on the Ministry's website with slightly more detail on the movie along with a brief synopsis of the film. |
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* '''PG''' – Parental guidance. |
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*'''12+''' – For ages 12 and above. |
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*'''15+''' – Suitable for ages 15 and above. |
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*'''18+''' – Suitable for ages 18 and above. |
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*'''18+R''' – Suitable for ages 18 and above. Restricted. |
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As of 2012, films in Malta are classified by the Film Board in accordance with the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act.<ref>{{cite book |title=Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act (Cap. 444) |chapter=Cinema and Stage Age-Classification Regulations, 2012 |pages=B 4274–4284 |id=Legal Notice 416/2012 |publisher=Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government |location=Malta |year=2012 |url=http://justiceservices.gov.mt/DownloadDocument.aspx?app=lp&itemid=24242 |access-date=22 August 2014 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115530/http://justiceservices.gov.mt/DownloadDocument.aspx?app=lp&itemid=24242 |url-status=live }}</ref> As part of an overhaul in 2013 the "14" and "16" age classifications were replaced by "12A" and "15"; the "PG" rating was redefined while "U", "12" and "18" were retained in their existing form.<ref>{{cite news |title=New film classifications issued |date=23 July 2013 |work=[[The Malta Independent]] |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-07-23/news/new-film-classifications-issued-2150170624/ |access-date=22 August 2014 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113258/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-07-23/news/new-film-classifications-issued-2150170624/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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With the formation of [http://nbc.gov.mv/app.php '''National Bureau of Classification'''] on December 29, 2005, a new classification regulation and a new rating system for movies were introduced. A classification certificate must be obtained first, before a movie or a movie-related production is released for commercial use including its trailers. NBC has the authority to cut scenes from movies. Classification certificates issued are based on the following categories: |
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* '''PG''' – Parental Guidance. No material that may evoke fear or concern, no violence, no sexual acts, no language, no drug abuse, no nudity. However, viewing films of this category requires parental guidance. This rating is rarely used. |
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*'''12''' – Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over. |
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*'''12+''' – For viewers aged 12 and above. Mild violence, no sexual acts, infrequent harsh language, light drug abuse in productions that target this age group. |
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*'''15''' – Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over. |
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*'''15+''' – For viewers aged 15 and above. Moderate violence, no sexual acts, some harsh language, moderate drug abuse. |
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*'''18''' – Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over. |
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*'''18+''' – For viewers aged 18 and above. Strong violence, sexual scenes, harsh language, strong drug abuse, veiled nudity. |
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*'''18+R''' – 18+ and Restricted. High level violence, sexual scenes, harsh language, strong drug abuse, veiled nudity. Contents of this category may be inappropriate for some individuals. |
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*'''PU''' – Released for PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY and is not classified for commercial use. Violence, nudity, sex scenes and strong language are released for educational, artistic and intellectual purposes under this category. |
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Frontal nudity and sex scenes are censored. [[Pornography]] is prohibited to air because such material is illegal in the [[Maldives]] |
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The Film Classification Board (FCB) classifies films and stage plays on behalf of the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage. Film will be awarded one of the following classifications in accordance with the Film Act 2002 or rejected.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification of Movies (both local and foreign) and stage plays |date=15 October 2020 |publisher=[[UNESCO]] |url=https://fr.unesco.org/creativity/policy-monitoring-platform/classification-movies-both-local |access-date=22 June 2022 |archive-date=22 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622100121/https://fr.unesco.org/creativity/policy-monitoring-platform/classification-movies-both-local |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*'''18''' – Suitable only for persons 18 years and older. Nobody under this age will be admitted. |
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The General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography (in Spanish, ''Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía'', or ''RTC''[http://www.rtc.gob.mx]) is the issuer of ratings for television programs (although only one channel in Mexico explicitly shows the classification on each program, [[XEIMT-TV]] in [[Mexico City]]) and motion pictures. The RTC is an agency of the Department of State ([http://www.segob.gob.mx ''Secretaría de Gobernación'']). It has its own classification system, as follows: |
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*'''AA''' Informative-only rating: Of interest to children under 7. This rating is usually given to animated TV shows or movies aimed at children. TV shows and movies under this rating have little to no violence, offensive language, and/or drug abuse. Sexual content is limited to mild affection and/or platonic friendship. |
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The General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography (in Spanish, ''[[Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía]]'') is the issuer of ratings for motion pictures. The RTC is an agency of the [[Secretariat of the Interior]] (''Secretaría de Gobernación''). It has its own classification system, as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinematografía: Criterios de Clasificación |trans-title=Cinematography: Classification Criteria |publisher=Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía |language=es |url=http://www.rtc.gob.mx/NuevoSitio/cinematografia.php |access-date=20 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107010644/https://rtc.segob.gob.mx/NuevoSitio/cinematografia.php |archive-date=7 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Poder Ejectuivo: Secretaria de Gobernacio – Acuerdo mediante el cual se expiden los criterios para la clasificación de películas cinematográficas|trans-title=Power Executive: Secretary of Government – by which the criteria for classifying films are issued |date=4 April 2002 |publisher=Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía |language=es |url=http://www.gobernacion.gob.mx/work/models/SEGOB/Resource/144/1/images/criterios.pdf |access-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128203338/http://www.gobernacion.gob.mx/work/models/SEGOB/Resource/144/1/images/criterios.pdf |archive-date=28 November 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*'''AA''' Informative-only rating: Understandable for children under 7 years. |
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*'''B-15''' Information-only rating: Not recommended for children under 15. |
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In the Netherlands, the Kijkwijzer system is used, which is executed by the [[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media]] (NICAM). Kijkwijzer is an advisory system for parents, but Dutch law also has a legal provision for public spaces, including cinemas. Children under the specified age limits are only admitted to films carrying an age limit of 6, 9, 12, or 14 if accompanied by an adult. In the case of "16" and "18" rated films, admission is legally prohibited for children under 16 years of age in both categories (a person aged 16 or 17 may rent, see or be admitted to "18" rated films) per section 240a of the [[Dutch Criminal Code]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kijkwijzer Explained |language=en |publisher=[[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media]] |location=Hilversum |url=https://www.kijkwijzer.nl/about-kijkwijzer |access-date=18 May 2021 |archive-date=18 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518204854/https://www.kijkwijzer.nl/about-kijkwijzer |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kijkwijzer |language=nl |publisher=[[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media]] |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/kijkwijzer |access-date=26 January 2020 |archive-date=29 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429132505/https://www.kijkwijzer.nl/kijkwijzer |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kijkwijzer en wetsartikel 240a |trans-title=Kijkwijzer and article 240a of law |language=nl |publisher=[[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media]] |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/wetgeving/page11.html |access-date=26 January 2020 |archive-date=26 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126131044/http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/wetgeving/page11.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In the Netherlands, the [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/changelanguage.php?l=/index.php? ''Kijkwijzer''] system is used, which is executed by the [[Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media|NICAM]]. |
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The ''Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993'' gives the [[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|Office of Film and Literature Classification]] the power to classify publications into three categories: unrestricted, restricted, or "objectionable" (banned).<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand's classification law: The Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act, 1993 |publisher=[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|Office of Film and Literature Classification]] |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/new-zealands-classification-law/ |access-date=25 June 2017 |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107132132/https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/new-zealands-classification-law/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The classification criteria |publisher=[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|Office of Film and Literature Classification]] |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/the-classification-criteria/ |access-date=25 June 2017 |archive-date=23 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823124940/https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/the-classification-criteria/ |url-status=live }}</ref> With a few exceptions, films, videos, DVDs and restricted computer games must carry a label before being offered for supply or exhibited to the public.<ref>{{cite web |title=How classification decisions are made |publisher=[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|Office of Film and Literature Classification]] |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/how-classification-decisions-are-made/ |access-date=25 June 2017 |archive-date=23 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823200755/https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/how-classification-decisions-are-made/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 |publisher=Parliamentary Council Office |location=New Zealand |date=11 May 2013 |url=http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0094/latest/DLM312895.html |access-date=25 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020151931/http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0094/latest/DLM312895.html |archive-date=20 October 2008 |url-status=live }} [https://web.archive.org/web/20170625135220/http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0094/latest/096be8ed8150b49e.pdf PDF file]. {{dead link|date=August 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
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The ''Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993'' gives the [[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)]] the power to classify publications into three categories: unrestricted, restricted, or "objectionable". With a few exceptions, films, videos, DVDs and restricted computer games must carry a label before being offered for supply or exhibited to the public. |
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In 2017 the Office of Film and Literature Classification created a special RP18 rating for online content in response to the [[Netflix]] television series, ''[[13 Reasons Why]]''. The new classification reflects concerns raised with 17 and 18 year olds in New Zealand being at a higher risk of suicide.<ref name="13rwhy-newsbeat">{{cite news|title=New Zealand teens can only watch Netflix show 13 Reasons Why with their parents|work=BBC News |date=27 April 2017 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39732715/new-zealand-teens-can-only-watch-netflix-show-13-reasons-why-with-their-parents|access-date=1 May 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427212208/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39732715/new-zealand-teens-can-only-watch-netflix-show-13-reasons-why-with-their-parents|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=13 Reasons Why : Blog : OFLC|url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/blog/blog-13-reasons-why.html|website=www.classificationoffice.govt.nz|publisher=Office of Film & Literature Classification|access-date=1 May 2017|language=en-NZ|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501215703/http://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/blog/blog-13-reasons-why.html|archive-date=1 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Classification Decision|date=26 April 2017|publisher=The Office of Film and Literature Classification|url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/PDFs/13-reasons-why-classification-decision.pdf|access-date=1 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170506064714/https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/PDFs/13-reasons-why-classification-decision.pdf|archive-date=6 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The current ratings are:<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand's classification labels |publisher=[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand)|Office of Film and Literature Classification]] |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-ratings/new-zealands-classification-labels/ |access-date=22 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530004529/http://classificationoffice.govt.nz/search-for-a-classification/new-zealands-classification-labels.html |archive-date=30 May 2014 }}</ref> |
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The OFLC may restrict a film to a certain audience, either by age or by purpose. The Office can assign any age restriction, but R13, R16 and R18 are most commonly used, with R15 used less often. Persons under the age restriction may not see the film under any circumstance, even with parental consent. However, the Office may assign an RP rating (i.e. RP13 or RP16) which allows children under the age of classification to see the film with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. |
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* '''RP18''': Restricted to persons 18 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian (online content only). |
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The National Film and Video Censors Board classifies films, videos, DVDs, and VCDs. Classifications carrying an age rating are legally restricted, although the "15" and "18" classifications do not apply to people below 2 years of age.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classifications: Classification Symbols |publisher=National Film and Video Censors Board |location=Nigeria |url=http://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/pages.asp?pageid=352 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224003112/http://nfvcb.gov.ng/pages.asp?pageid=352 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2012 |access-date=23 April 2014 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/classification-symbols/ | title=Classification Symbols }}</ref> The categories are: |
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* '''12''': Not permitted for people under the age of 12. |
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In Norway, all films—whether they are exhibited in cinemas, distributed on video, shown on television or streamed through on-demand services—are required by law to be classified. Films shown in cinemas must be classified by the distributor, and films made available by other means must be classified by whoever who has the rights to make them available in Norway. Classifications are mandated to follow the guidelines and age limits set by the [[Norwegian Media Authority]] (''Medietilsynet'').<ref name="Medietilsynet 2023">{{cite web |title=Slik settes en aldersgrense |date=4 June 2021 |trans-title=This is how an age limit is set |publisher=[[Norwegian Media Authority]] |language=no |url=http://www.medietilsynet.no/barn-og-medier/aldersgrenser/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217105453/https://www.medietilsynet.no/barn-og-medier/aldersgrenser/|archive-date=17 February 2023}}</ref> The law previously required films to be classified by the Norwegian Media Authority, but this was repealed in 2022.<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Kapittel 2. Aldersgrenser: § 5.Fastsettelse av aldersgrenser på kinofilm |title=Lov om beskyttelse av mindreårige mot skadelige bildeprogram mv. |trans-title=Law on protection of minors from harmful photo application etc. |date=2 February 2015 |language=no |publisher=[[Ministry of Culture (Norway)|Ministry of Culture]] |location=Norway |url=http://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2015-02-06-7 |access-date=17 February 2023 |archive-date=17 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217112505/https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2015-02-06-7#KAPITTEL_2 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* '''A''' (all ages) Limited use of sound and effects. Some scary elements can be allowed.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/Tillatt-for-alle/ Tillatt for alle (Allowed for all ages)]</ref> |
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* '''7''' (ages 7 and up) Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. Dramatic use of sound and effects. Comic violence, some dark or threatening scenes.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/7-arsgrensen/ 7-årsgrensen (7 year limit)]</ref> |
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* '''11''' (ages 11 and up) Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. Violence in an unrealistic context, emotional outbursts, depictions of relationship problems and sexual acts. Violence in an unrealistic context generally includes violence in films adapted from famous works of fiction.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/11-arsgrensen/ 11-årsgrensen (11 year limit)]</ref> |
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* '''6''' – 6 years (no restriction for children accompanied by an adult). |
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* '''15''' (ages 15 and up) Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. Horror films in general. Realistic depictions of wars and disasters. Realistic depictions of lack of parental care. Depictions of abuse and murders. Indiscreet depictions of sexual acts.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/15-arsgrensen/ 15-årsgrensen (15 year limit)]</ref> |
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* '''18''' (Adults only) No one under the age of 18 can be admitted to screenings. Most commonly not rated, only registered. If rated the lower 15 year limit may be refused because of: Grievous and detailed violence. Certain sexual acts. Non-consensual sexual acts. Combination of sex and violence.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/18-arsgrensen/ 18-årsgrensen (18 year limit)]</ref> |
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Films rated 7, 11 or 15 may also be seen by children accompanied by a parent or adult guardian if the child has turned 4, 8 or 12 years, respectively.<ref>Law on film and video [http://www.lovdata.no/all/hl-19870515-021.html#5 § 5. Age Limits]</ref> In addition to the ratings, the board indicates if a movie is suitable for children, families, youths or adults. A film may be given a rating even though it is intended for an older age group, e.g. an "A" film might be intended for adults if it does not contain material unsuitable for young children. The Norwegian Media Authority have a somewhat greater tolerance for bad language and suggestive content than certain other countries, therefore films rated PG-13 in USA, might be given '7+' or the 'Suitable for all' rating.<ref name="Medietilsynet" /> |
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The board also indicates if a rating is "hard". A "hard" 11/15 rating is usually indicated by the text "not advised for children/youths under 11/15" ("frarådes barn/ungdom under 11/15 år"), however this does not affect if children under the given age are allowed to see the film if accompanied. In 2000 a Board of Appeal was established. Prior to this the ratings board could choose to reclassify a film.<ref name="Medietilsynet" /> |
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The Norwegian Media Authority no longer has the power to prohibit films. It is the responsibility of the cinemas and distributors that films are in compliance with Norwegian law.<ref>Medietilsynet (Norwegian Media Authority): [http://www.medietilsynet.no/Film-pa-kino/For-kinoer-og-distributorer/Aldersgrenser/Forbud/ Forbud (Prohibition)]</ref> |
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In the Philippines, motion pictures, along with television programs, are rated by the [[Movie and Television Review and Classification Board]], a special agency of the [[President of the Philippines|Office of the President]]. As of 2012, the Board uses six classification ratings.<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Chapter IV – Movie, Television and Trailer Classification |title=2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations |publisher=[[Movie and Television Review and Classification Board]] |location=Philippines |url=http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2004-IRR-as-amended.pdf |access-date=24 April 2014 |archive-date=23 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123162844/http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2004-IRR-as-amended.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Ratings in Poland are not set by any board or advisory body, but it rather depends on distribution company, cinema or television station. In case of television, the supervisory body – [[Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji]] (KRRiT, The National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television) can impose fines upon those responsible for improper rating of a broadcast, or lack of it. |
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Movies are rated in [[Portugal]] by the Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos of the [[Ministry of Culture (Portugal)|Ministry of Culture]]. In cinemas the ratings are mandatory (subject to parental guidance) whereas for video releases they are merely advisory, except in the case of pornographic content.<ref>{{cite web |title=English Version: Classification in Portugal |publisher=Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos |url=http://www.cce.org.pt/ENGLISH1.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504054858/http://www.cce.org.pt/ENGLISH1.htm |archive-date=4 May 2014}}</ref> Children under the age of 4 were formerly prohibited from public film performances, but a special category was introduced for this age group when the classification system was overhauled in 2014. A category for 14-year-olds was also introduced, and the lowest age rating was dropped from 4 years of age to 3.<ref>{{cite web |title=Decreto-Lei n.º 396/82, de 21 de Setembro |trans-title=Decree-Law n. 396/82, 21 September |language=pt |date=21 September 1982 |publisher=Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos |location=Portugal |url=http://www.cce.org.pt/Docs/396.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427223857/http://www.cce.org.pt/Docs/396.pdf |archive-date=27 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="Portugal 2014">{{cite web |author=Presidency of the Council of Ministers |title=Decreto-Lei n.º 23/2014 |trans-title=Decree-Law n. 23/2014 |language=pt |date=14 February 2014 |work=Diário da República |volume=1 |issue=32 |page=1385 |url=http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2014/02/03200/0137901389.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514163305/http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2014/02/03200/0137901389.pdf |archive-date=14 May 2014}}</ref> The categories are the following:<ref name="Portugal 2014" /> |
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Movies are rated in [[Portugal]] by the [http://www.cce.org.pt/ Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos] of the [[Ministry of Culture (Portugal)|Ministry of Culture]]. In cinemas the ratings are mandatory whereas for video releases they are merely advisory. Movings M/6 to M/18 require adult supervision to view such films at cinemas. There are no restricted ratings in Portugal. The categories are the following: |
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* '''M/12''' Passed for viewers aged 12 and older. Younger viewers must be accompanied by an adult. Movies rated M/12 may contain moderate violence and some gore, moderate sex scenes or references, suicide, strong language and drug references. |
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Ratings in Qatar are set by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.<ref>{{Cite web |last=StarBase |first=Datakal |title=Film Ratings Guide |url=https://my.dohafilminstitute.com/events/ratings-guide/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=my.dohafilminstitute.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fahmy |first=Heba |date=2015-10-22 |title=Qatar ministry warns merchants to heed age guidelines on games, movies |url=https://dohanews.co/qatar-ministry-warns-merchants-to-heed-age-guidelines-on-games-movies/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=Doha News {{!}} Qatar |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Ratings in Romania are set by the National Center of Cinematography ({{langx|ro|Centrul Național al Cinematografiei}}) (CNC).<ref>{{cite web|title=Criterii de clasificare a filmelor|url=http://cnc.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Anexa_07_criterii_film.pdf|website=Centrul Național al Cinematografiei|access-date=9 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407171254/http://cnc.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Anexa_07_criterii_film.pdf|archive-date=2016-04-07|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Film classification in Saudi Arabia is administered by the [[General Authority of Media Regulation]] (Gmedia; formerly known as the General Commission for Audiovisual Media or GCAM), after the reintroduction of film theatres in the country, as of 2017. GCAM (now Gmedia) officially approved a system in 2018,<ref name="GCAM cites film rating approval">{{Cite web |date=23 April 2018 |title=General Commission for Audiovisual Media Approves Films Ratings |url=https://media.gov.sa/en/news/1201 |access-date=21 June 2022 |website=[[Ministry of Media]]'s official news site |archive-date=2 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702010723/https://media.gov.sa/en/news/1201 |url-status=live }}</ref> and revised it in 2022 to incorporate a "PG15" rating,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=gcamsa|number=1569989331577716739|title=متابعتك لاختيارات أبنائك للأفلام والألعاب الإلكترونية، مع مراعاة التصنيفات العمرية، يساهم في حمايتهم من المحتوى غير المناسب، ويعزز محافظتك لقيم ومبادئ أسرتك. للاطلاع على التصنيفات العمرية: https://gcam.gov.sa/pages/32 #يوم_الأسرة_الخليجي |author=General Commission for Audiovisual Media |author-link=General Commission for Audiovisual Media |date=14 September 2022|accessdate=25 September 2022}}</ref> which has later officially replaced the "R12" rating.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=gcamsa|number=1658042193637175298|title=بمناسبة #اليوم_العالمي_للأسرة، تساهم الهيئة في تحديد مدى ملاءمة المحتوى الإعلامي #المرئي_والمسموع للفئات العمرية المختلفة.|language=ar|author=[[General Commission for Audiovisual Media]]|date=15 May 2023|accessdate=8 June 2023}}</ref> The classifications are:<ref>{{cite web |author=[[General Commission for Audiovisual Media]]|title=التصنيف العمري للأفلام |trans-title=Age classification of films |publisher=[[Ministry of Media (Saudi Arabia)|Ministry of Media]] |location=Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.gcam.gov.sa/pages/32 |access-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926063719/https://www.gcam.gov.sa/pages/32 |archive-date=26 September 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Film classification in Singapore was introduced on 1 July 1991 and comes under the jurisdiction of the Board of Film Censors (BFC), currently part of the [[Infocomm Media Development Authority]] (IMDA). There were three ratings originally: G (General), PG (Parental Guidance) and R (Restricted to 18 years and above). Prior to then films were either approved or effectively banned. Since then, there have been several alterations to the ratings over the years. In September 1991, a Restricted (Artistic) (R(A)) rating was introduced to replace the previous R-rating so as to allow the screening of certain art-house films which would otherwise have been banned without said rating, with an increased age restriction set at 21 years of age.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thulaja |first1=Naidu Ratnala |title=Film classification guidelines – Restricted (Artistic) category |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_15_2004-12-27.html |website=Singapore Infopedia |publisher=[[Government of Singapore]] |access-date=1 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224182159/https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_15_2004-12-27.html |archive-date=24 February 2021 |date=27 December 2004 |url-status=live}}</ref> The R(A) rating has since been replaced by NC16 (No Children under 16), M18 (Mature 18) and R21 (Restricted 21). A PG13 (Parental Guidance 13) rating, introduced in 2011, is the latest rating to be introduced. The G, PG and PG13 ratings are advisory while NC16, M18 and R21 carry age restrictions. Video ratings are mostly the same as the cinema ratings, except only go up to M18. Some titles, such as documentaries, children's programmes and sports programmes may be exempt from classification on video, but all titles must be classified for public theatrical exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regulations & Licensing: Content Standards & Classification – Film & Videos |publisher=[[Media Development Authority]] |location=Singapore |url=http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/FilmsAndVideos/Pages/default.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315080305/http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/FilmsAndVideos/Pages/default.aspx |archive-date=15 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Board of Film Censors|title=Classification Guidelines |publisher=[[Media Development Authority]] |location=Singapore |url=http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/Documents/Films%20and%20Videos/Classification_Guidelines_15072011.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724013050/http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/Documents/Films%20and%20Videos/Classification_Guidelines_15072011.pdf |archive-date=24 July 2015}}</ref> |
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'''Jednotný systém označovania''' (English: Unified System of Age Rating/Labeling) ('''JSO''') is a statutory board of '''Ministry of Culture of Slovakia''' under act 589/2007, which regulates age restriction of [[film]]s, [[television program]]s and [[video game]]s in [[Slovakia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Act 589/2007 |publisher=Ministry of Culture |location=Slovakia |url=https://www.epi.sk/zz/2007-589 |access-date=18 January 2022 |archive-date=18 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118180614/https://www.epi.sk/zz/2007-589 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Čo znamená (ne)vhodnosť a aké sú kategórie (ne)vhodnosti filmu alebo programu? |publisher=JSO |location=Slovaiak |language=sk|url=https://www.jso.sk/co-znamena-nevhodnost-a-ake-su-kategorie-nevhodnosti-filmu-alebo-programu/ |access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref> In 2024, rating were once again updated, this time content descriptions were added and ratings -7, 7+, 12+ and 15+ were abolished.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-27 |title=Strategie - Novinka 2024: Jednotný systém označovania obsahu v TV programoch a upútavkách |url=https://strategie.hnonline.sk/news/archiv-clankov/96122662-novinka-2024-jednotny-system-oznacovania-obsahu-v-tv-programoch-a-uputavkach |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=strategie.hnonline.sk |language=sk-sk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Deskriptory |publisher=JSO |location=Slovaiak |language=sk|url=https://www.jso.sk/deskriptory/ |access-date=2 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-23 |title=Nový jednotný systém označovania (JSO) pre AV diela a programy (prezentácia) |url=https://www.jso.sk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Novy-jednotny-system-oznacovania-JSO-pre-AV-diela-a-programy.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523002815/https://www.jso.sk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Novy-jednotny-system-oznacovania-JSO-pre-AV-diela-a-programy.pdf |archive-date=2024-05-23 |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=JSO}}</ref> |
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Statens medieråd (the [[Sweden|Swedish]] Media Council)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/|title=Swedish Media Council|publisher=statensmedierad.se|accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref> is a government agency with the aims to reduce the risk of harmful media influences among minors and to empower minors as conscious media users. The classification bestowed on a film should not be viewed as recommendations on the suitability for children, as the law the council operates under ([[Swedish Code of Statutes|SFS]] 2010:1882) only mandates them to assess the relative risk to children's well-being.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.notisum.se/rnp/sls/lag/20101882.htm|title=Lag (2010:1882) om åldersgränser för film som ska visas offentligt|publisher=notisum.se (in Swedish)|date=2010-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/Film-Classification/|title=Film Classification|publisher=statensmedierad.se|accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref> |
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*'''-7''' – Targeted at children younger than 7 years. |
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*'''7+''' – Appropriate for children older than 7 years. |
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*'''12+''' – Appropriate for people 12 years and over. |
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*'''15+''' – Appropriate for people 15 years and over. |
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The council only allows a very limited amount of violence in films for very young children. Violence is generally seen as far more socially disruptive than consensual sexual acts, nudity or strong language. The classification process also includes assessments of film sequences that may have a terrifying effect on young children, including films and sequences that are difficult for children to understand and liable to cause confusion and fear. Since cinema films in most cases are subtitled and not dubbed in Sweden, the possibility for children to read the subtitles is sometimes an issue. |
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The censorship of films for adults (over 15 years) was abolished when the National Board of Film Classification was merged into the Swedish Media Council on January 1, 2011. In practice however, the board had only censored a very limited number of films in the preceding two decades. Excluding pornography, the last time the board banned a motion picture was in 1996 and in 2002 it used its privilege to censor specific scenes for the last time. |
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In South Africa, films are classified by the [[Film and Publication Board]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ratings |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=http://www.fpb.org.za/ratings/ |access-date=23 November 2016 |archive-date=24 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124092626/http://www.fpb.org.za/ratings/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Distributors and exhibitors are legally compelled to comply with the age ratings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification Guidelines |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=http://www.fpb.org.za/classifications/classification-guidelines |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=19 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619220209/http://fpb.org.za/classifications/classification-guidelines |url-status=live }}</ref> All broadcasters, cinemas and distributors of DVD/video and computer games must comply with the following:<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification Guidelines and Age Categories for Films |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=https://www.fpb.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FPB-Classification-Alert-symbols-1.pdf |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220128/https://www.fpb.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FPB-Classification-Alert-symbols-1.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Films and Publications Act, No 65 Of 1996 |date=8 October 2012 |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=https://www.fpb.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Classification-Guidelines.pdf |access-date=27 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123162135/https://www.fpb.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Classification-Guidelines.pdf |archive-date=23 November 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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It has never been strictly necessary to submit films for classification if they are to be screened for audiences over the age of 15 or at private gatherings (such as [[film festival]]s). However, an episode of [[Studio S]] in 1980 promoted a major moral panic on the violence in movies and a subsequent surge in the number of complaints to the authorities. This prompted a some new laws, making it illegal to rent or sell videos depicting realistic violence to children below the age of 15 and to make it a criminal offense to rent or sell videos containing unlawful depictions of violence, thus meaning that the distributor could be held responsible for the content. Both laws still apply, but to and through 2010, a film that had been rated by the board could not be considered to violate any laws regarding its content, so the distributors in practice sent all their films to the board for a classification to eliminate the risk that they would be held liable. Meanwhile, from a high of hundreds of complaints per year in the early 1990s, only a handful was made in the late 2000s and virtually none of those films was actually seen as being in violation with the law by the prosecutors or the courts. In view of this and to lessen the burden on the new agency, the law was changed so all films not seen as suitable for children by the council can be brought to court for its content, and the distributors' practice of sending all films for classification have seized. |
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The [[Korea Media Rating Board]] (영상물등급위원회) in Busan administers South Korea's film classification system. There are four general purpose ratings, comprising an "All" category for films that are suitable for all ages, and three age-restrictive categories: 12, 15 and 19.<ref name="stats">{{cite web |title=Classification: Categories |publisher=[[Korea Media Rating Board]] |location=Seoul |url=https://www.kmrb.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN023 |access-date=18 January 2021 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118205135/https://www.kmrb.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN023 |url-status=live }}</ref> Children below the ages of 12 and 15 are admitted to 12- and 15-rated films respectively, if accompanied by an adult. The 19-rating replaced the 18-rating on May 1st 2024; this change was retrospective, meaning that all films which were previously rated 18 had their former ratings withdrawn and uprated to 19.<ref name="KMBR (2024-4-22)">{{cite press release |title=내달 1일부터 청소년관람불가 영화, 비디오물 관람기준 변경 |publisher=[[Korea Media Rating Board]] |location=Seoul |url=https://www.kmrb.or.kr/kor/CMS/Board/Board.do?mCode=MN031&mode=view&mgr_seq=9&board_seq=31943 |access-date=9 May 2024}}</ref> As with the previous classification minors are prohibited. A "restrictive" rating also exists which confines exhibition to specially licensed venues.<ref>{{cite news |first=Claire |last=Lee |title=Media Rating Board OKs Screening of Kim Ki-duk's Controversial 'Moebius' |work=[[The Korea Herald]] |date=7 August 2013 |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/common_prog/newsprint.php?ud=20130807000590&dt=2 |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=15 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515081209/http://www.koreaherald.com/common_prog/newsprint.php?ud=20130807000590&dt=2 |url-status=live }}</ref> The KMBR divides licensed films into the following categories: |
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* '''15''' – Not rated, means that no one under 15 years of age is admitted, may include strong violence, strong drug use, explicit depictions of sexual activity. This also includes [[pornography]]; however, that is usually not shown at ordinary cinemas. |
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The councils classification only apply for cinematic screening. So even though distributors usually align the recommendations on cases of videos or DVDs with the rating given by the council, they are unofficial.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://statensmedierad.se/Filmgranskning/FAQ-filmgranskning/#11|title=FAQ-Film Classification|publisher=statensmedierad.se (in Swedish)|accessdate=2011-08-23}}</ref> It is also common for television channels, rental shops and adult cinemas to use their own classifications to hinder persons below the age of 18 years to be exposed to pornography, such as ''Barnförbjuden'' ("Children Banned"), ''18 år'' ("18 years") and ''Vuxenfilm'' ("movies for adults"). |
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* '''12 (12세이상관람가)''' – Film intended for audiences 12 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed. |
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* '''15 (15세이상관람가)''' – Film intended for audiences 15 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed. |
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* '''19 (청소년관람불가)''' – No one under 19 is allowed to watch this film. |
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* '''Restricted Screening (제한상영가)''' – Film needs a certain restriction in screening or advertisement as it is considered a highly bad influence to universal human dignity, social value, good customs or national emotion due to excessive expression of nudity, violence, social behavior, etc. (technically not an age restriction but films with this rating may only be screened at "adults only" theatres, with the [[age of majority]] set at 19). |
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'''Classification ratings are determined by the following:'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=영상물등급위원회 영문홈페이지 >CLASSIFICATION>Rating Guideline |url=https://www.kmrb.or.kr/eng/CMS/Contents/Contents.do?mCode=MN024 |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=www.kmrb.or.kr}}</ref> |
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* '''Theme''' (주제) - The effect on the formation emotions, values of group of age as well as the ability to understand and accept the theme. |
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Switzerland is composed of 26 [[Cantons of Switzerland|cantons]], each having their own rating system. The entries below are examples for the cantons of [[Vaud]] and [[Geneva]]. |
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* '''Sex and Nudity''' (선정성) - Level of exposure of human body as well as caress, sexual intercourse and other sexual activities. |
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* '''Violence''' (폭력성) - Level of damage to human body and oppression through torture and blood battles, pain, indignity and sexual violence. |
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* '''Language''' (대사) - Level and frequency of vulgar language and slangs. |
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* '''Horror''' (공포) - Level of psychological shock resulting from tension, stimuli and threat. |
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* '''Drugs''' (약물) - Level of drugs use and promotion or glamorization of such activities. |
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* '''Imitative Behavior''' (모방위험) - Level of imitation, encouragement and stimulus to perform the expressed act of murder, drug, suicide, school violence and out casting and use of weapons. |
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All films to be commercially released in Spain in any medium must be submitted to the [[Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales|ICAA]] (Instituto de Cinematografía y Artes Audiovisuales - Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts Institute). Classifications are advisory except for X-rated films, which are restricted to specially licensed venues. A supplementary classification, "Especialmente Recomendada para la Infancia" (Especially recommended for children), is sometimes appended to the lowest two classifications.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinema and Audio-Visual Concepts: Film Rating |publisher=[[Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (Spain)|Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport]] |location=Spain |url=http://en.www.mcu.es/cine/CE/Industria/CalificacionPeliculas.html |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152326/http://www.mecd.gob.es/redirigeme/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Another supplementary classification, "Especialmente recomendada para el fomento de la igualdad de género" (Especially recommended for the promotion of gender equality), is sometimes appended to any of the classifications except the last one.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trámite para la Calificación|publisher=[[Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (Spain)|Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport]]|location=Spain|url=http://www.mecd.gob.es/cultura-mecd/areas-cultura/cine/industria-cine/calificacion/tramite-calificacion.html|access-date=29 September 2016|archive-date=3 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152325/https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/portada.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The Swedish Media Council ("Statens medieråd") is a government agency with the aims to reduce the risk of harmful media influences among minors and to empower minors as conscious media users.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Swedish Media Council |publisher=Swedish Media Council |url=http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/ |access-date=3 October 2014 |archive-date=6 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006081812/http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The classification bestowed on a film should not be viewed as recommendations on the suitability for children, as the law the council operates under ([[Swedish Code of Statutes|SFS]] 2010:1882) only mandates them to assess the relative risk to children's well-being. It is not a legal requirement to submit a film to the Media Council.<ref name="Swedish ratings 1">{{cite web |title=Film Classification |date=4 January 2016 |publisher=Swedish Media Council |url=http://www.statensmedierad.se/ovrigt/inenglish/filmclassification.580.html |access-date=22 January 2016 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152322/https://www.statensmedierad.se/aldersgranser-for-film/film-classification |url-status=live }}</ref> The councils classification only applies to public exhibition, and the law does not require classification of home media.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frågor och svar om åldersgränser |trans-title=Questions and answers about age limits |publisher=Swedish Media Council |language=sv |url=http://www.statensmedierad.se/Aldersgranser/FAQ-aldersgranser |access-date=3 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121933/http://www.statensmedierad.se/Aldersgranser/FAQ-aldersgranser |archive-date=6 October 2014 }}</ref> |
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The following categories are used:<ref name="Swedish ratings 2">{{cite web |title=Åldersgränser för film |trans-title=Age limits for movies |publisher=Swedish Media Council |language=sv |url=https://www.statensmedierad.se/aldersgranserforfilm.171.html |access-date=28 June 2018 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152323/https://www.statensmedierad.se/aldersgranser-for-film |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lag (2010:1882) om åldersgränser för film som ska visas offentligt |trans-title=Law (2010: 1882) on age limits for movies to be displayed publicly |language=sv |orig-year=21 December 2010 |date=2016 |publisher=[[Riksdag]] |url=http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-20101882-om-aldersgranser-for-film-som-ska_sfs-2010-1882 |access-date=28 June 2018 |archive-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152344/https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-20101882-om-aldersgranser-for-film-som-ska_sfs-2010-1882 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Taiwan did not have motion picture rating system until April 1994. The [http://www.gio.gov.tw/ GIO] in [[Taiwan]] divides licensed films into one of the following four categories pursuant to its issued [[s:Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China|Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China]] ([[s:zh:電影片分級處理辦法|電影片分級處理辦法]] in traditional Chinese): |
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*'''Protected category''' (保護級(護)) – Children under 6 years old are not allowed to view. Children aged at least 6 but less than 12 require guidance of accompanying parents, teachers, or adult relatives to view. (blue sign) |
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* '''11''' – Children over the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 11. |
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*'''Parental guidance category''' (輔導級(輔)) – Children under 12 years old are not allowed to view. People aged at least 12 but less than 18 require attentive guidance of parents or teachers to view. (yellow sign) |
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*'''Restricted category''' (限制級(限)) – People under 18 years old are not allowed to view. (red sign) |
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Film advertisements use a single Chinese character surrounded by a square to show the film's category. Television stations must clearly show a film's rating before the start, and after each commercial break. |
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Switzerland has adopted Germany's [[Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft]] (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK). Under Swiss law, however, children up to two years younger than the age recommendations will be admitted if accompanied by a person invested with parental authority.<ref>{{cite journal |first=Patrice |last=Aubrey |title=Switzerland: Harmonisation of Minimum Age for Cinema Attendance |year=2012 |journal=IRIS Merlin |volume=2012 |issue=4 |page=16 |publisher=[[European Audiovisual Observatory]] |url=http://merlin.obs.coe.int/iris/2012/1/article16.en.html |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=12 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512223005/http://merlin.obs.coe.int/iris/2012/1/article16.en.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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''Related and official link:'' [http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/law/movie/3.htm Classifications of movies] (in traditional Chinese) |
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From 1994 until 2015, the [[Government Information Office]] (GIO) classified films into four categories (General Audience/Protected/Parental Guidance/Restricted) pursuant to its issued [[s:Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China|Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China]] ([[s:zh:電影片分級處理辦法|電影片分級處理辦法]] in traditional Chinese):<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie law |date=April 1994 |publisher=[[Government Information Office]] |location=Taiwan |language=zh |url=http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/law/movie/3.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010702050642/http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/law/movie/3.htm |archive-date=2 July 2001}}</ref> The "Parental Guidance" rating previously prohibited viewing by children under the age of 12 and required adolescents aged 12–17 to be accompanied by an adult. In 2015, the "Parental Guidance" rating was further divided into two categories: one that prohibits children under the age of 12 and one that prohibits adolescents under the age of 15.<ref>{{cite news |author=Christie Chen |title=Change to film rating system to benefit teenagers: official |date=20 October 2015 |publisher=[[Focus Taiwan]] |url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201510200010.aspx |access-date=9 January 2016 |archive-date=28 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128185008/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201510200010.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Film rating system change to benefit teenagers: gov't |date=21 October 2015 |work=[[The China Post]] |url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/movies-%26-films/2015/10/21/448902/Film-rating.htm |access-date=9 January 2016 |archive-date=26 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126035511/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/movies-%26-films/2015/10/21/448902/Film-rating.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MovieRating |publisher=[[Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development]] |url=http://cinema.bamid.gov.tw/TheaterMangSystem/Pages/MovieRating/index.aspx |access-date=9 January 2016 |archive-date=9 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109162205/http://cinema.bamid.gov.tw/TheaterMangSystem/Pages/MovieRating/index.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*'''0+''': '''普遍級(普)''' (General Audience) – Viewing is permitted for audiences of all ages. |
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*'''6+''': '''保護級(護)''' (Protected) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 6; children between 6 and 11 shall be accompanied and given guidance by parents, teachers, seniors, adult relatives or friends. |
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*'''12+''': '''輔導十二歲級(輔12)''' (Parental Guidance 12) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 12. |
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*'''15+''': '''輔導十五歲級(輔15)''' (Parental Guidance 15) – Viewing is not permitted for those under 15. |
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Before the introduction of the rating system, films are subject to the 1930 Film Act, under which films must be viewed by the Board of Censors, which can then impose cuts on the films prior to release. The board is composed of members of the Royal Thai Police and the Ministry of Culture, with advisory roles from the [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] religion, educators and the medical community. Most cuts are made for sexual content, while acts of violence are typically left untouched. |
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A motion picture rating system was proposed in the Film and Video Act of 2007, and was passed on December 20, 2007 by the [[Council for National Security|Thai military]]-appointed [[National Assembly of Thailand|National Legislative Assembly]], replacing laws which had been in place since 1930. The draft law was met with resistance from the film industry and independent filmmakers. Activists had hoped for a less-restrictive approach; however, films are still subject to censorship, or can be banned from release altogether if the film is deemed to "undermine or disrupt social order and moral decency, or might impact national security or the pride of the nation".<ref name=Rithdee>{{cite news |last=Rithdee |first=Kong |title=Thailand passes controversial film act |date=20 December 2007 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/thailand-passes-controversial-film-act-1117978081 |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=14 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514052357/http://variety.com/2007/film/news/thailand-passes-controversial-film-act-1117978081/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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A motion picture rating system was proposed in the Film and Video Act of 2007, and was passed on December 20, 2007 by the [[Council for National Security|Thai military]]-appointed [[National Assembly of Thailand|National Legislative Assembly]]. The draft law was met with resistance from the film industry and independent filmmakers under the Free Thai Cinema Movement. Activists had hoped for a less-restrictive approach than the 1930 Film Act, but under the Film and Video Act, films are still be subject to censorship, or can be banned from release altogether if the film is deemed to "undermine or disrupt social order and moral decency, or might impact national security or the pride of the nation".<ref>Rithdee, Kong. December 20, 2007. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117978081.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 Thailand passes controversial film act], ''Variety (magazine)''; retrieved 2007-12-21</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=72464 |title=AsiaMedia :: Beware the watchdogs of cinema |publisher=Asiamedia.ucla.edu |date=2007-06-23 |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/20070628/ |title=The Nation: Life |publisher=Nationmultimedia.com |date=2013-03-27 |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref><ref name = "Will reforms">[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1670261,00.html Will Reforms Make Censorship Worse?], Simon Montlake, ''Time'', October 11, 2007, retrieved 2007-10-12</ref> |
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The ratings were put into effect in August 2009.<ref>{{cite news |first=Pakamard |last=Jaichalard |title=Film ratings launched |date=18 August 2009 |work=[[The Nation (Thailand)|The Nation]] |location=Thailand |url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/18/national/national_30109996.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010193933/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/18/national/national_30109996.php |archive-date=10 October 2014}}</ref> They are as follows: |
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The ratings were put into effect in August 2009.<ref>Jaichalard, Pakamard. [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/18/national/national_30109996.php], ''Daily Xpress'' (retrieved April 24, 2013).</ref> They are as follows: |
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In Turkey, movies to be shown in cinemas are rated by the Evaluation and Classification Board of the [[Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Turkey)|Ministry of Culture and Tourism]]. All films to be made commercially available must be classified, except in the case of educational films which are labeled as "for educational purposes" instead. The board also has the power to refuse classification in extreme cases (producers and distributors can submit an edited version of a movie to the board but edited versions may also be rejected if still deemed inappropriate); in this case, the movie will be banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sinema Filmlerinin Değerlendirilmesi ve Sınıflandırılmasına İlişkin Usul ve Esaslar Hakkında Yönetmelik |trans-title=Evaluation and Classification of Movies Regulation on the Procedures and Principles |date=18 February 2005 |work=Official Gazette |issue=25 731 |page=6 |publisher=[[Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Turkey)|Ministry of Culture and Tourism]] |location=Turkey |language=tr |url=http://teftis.kulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,14493/sinema-filmlerinin-degerlendirilmesi-ve-siniflandirilma-.html |access-date=5 June 2014 |archive-date=26 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026022741/http://teftis.kulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,14493/sinema-filmlerinin-degerlendirilmesi-ve-siniflandirilma-.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Değerlendirme ve Sınıflandırma İşaretleri |trans-title=Evaluation and Classification Marks |publisher=[[Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Turkey)|Ministry of Culture and Tourism]] |location=Turkey |url=https://sinema.ktb.gov.tr/TR-144749/degerlendirme-ve-siniflandirma-isaretleri.html |access-date=13 May 2021 |archive-date=13 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513091118/https://sinema.ktb.gov.tr/TR-144749/degerlendirme-ve-siniflandirma-isaretleri.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The '''[[Ukrainian State Film Agency]]''' is the central executive body of cinematography in Ukraine. The Ratings issued by the Derzhkino are:<ref>{{cite web |title=Про внесення змін до Положення про державне посвідчення на право розповсюдження і демонстрування фільмів |trans-title=On amendments to the Regulations on the state certificate for the right to distribute and show film |date=2 December 2015 |publisher=[[Verkhovna Rada]] |language=uk |url=https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1143-2015-%D0%BF?lang=en |accessdate=18 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200737/https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1143-2015-%D0%BF?lang=en |url-status=live }}|</ref> |
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The United Arab Emirates has had a form of an age rating system for theatrical films since circa early 1980s, established under the federal 1980 Press and Publications Law, and originally authorised by the Ministry of Information and Culture (1972–2006).<ref name="The National cites 1980 law">{{Cite web|last=Haine |first=Alice |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/family/classifying-cinema-films-in-the-uae-1.342586 |title=Classifying cinema films in the UAE |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=2013-01-14 |access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> The [[National Media Council (United Arab Emirates)|National Media Council]], established in 2006 when the ministry was eventually dissolved, would continue practising categorising films by perceiving content<ref name="The National cites NMC perceiving content in 2013">{{Cite web|last=Haine |first=Alice |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/guns-blood-and-violence-is-the-uae-cinema-ratings-system-effective-1.653413 |title=Guns, blood and violence: is the UAE cinema ratings system effective? |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=2013-01-14 |access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref> until February 2018, when it officially re-established the film age rating system under new guidelines, whilst also introducing new age rating systems for [[Video game content rating system#United Arab Emirates|video games]] and print publications.<ref>{{cite web |title=Age Classification System |date=19 February 2018 |publisher=National Media Council |url=http://nmc.gov.ae/en-us/Media-Center/Events/Pages/Age-Classification-System.aspx |access-date=21 June 2018 |archive-date=29 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429055321/http://nmc.gov.ae/en-us/Media-Center/Events/Pages/Age-Classification-System.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Samir |last=Salama |title=New UAE ratings system for films, games, books |date=20 February 2018 |work=[[Gulf News]] |url=https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/media/new-uae-ratings-system-for-films-games-books-1.2176427 |access-date=21 June 2018 |archive-date=21 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521021047/https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/media/new-uae-ratings-system-for-films-games-books-1.2176427 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In June 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Youth launched the Media Regulatory Office to execute a number of functions and tasks previously under the National Media Council,<ref name="The National cites MRO launch">{{Cite web|last=Mohammed |first=Reem |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/uae-establishes-new-regulatory-body-to-govern-the-media-1.1246841 |title=UAE establishes new regulatory body to govern the media |work=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |date=2021-06-22 |access-date=2021-08-30}}</ref> following a restructure of the federal U.A.E. government that was approved in July 2020.<ref name="AB cites UAE2020restructure">{{Cite web|last=Gibbon |first=Gavin |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/449249-uae-government-pushing-right-buttons-for-digital-transformation |title=UAE government pushing right buttons for digital transformation |work=[[Arabian Business]] |date=2020-07-07 |access-date=2021-08-29}}</ref> This made the Media Regulatory Office the current authority for age ratings in the U.A.E. as of June 2021. |
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As of December 2021, the following are the official classifications used for films in the U.A.E.: |
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*'''PG15''' – Persons below 15 allowed with adult supervisions. |
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*'''21+''' – Ages 21 and above only. Films that receive this classification are legally restricted to its age group, but are authorised for commercial exhibition guaranteed without edits.<ref>{{cite news |title= UAE to stop editing films for adult content with introduction of 21 age rating |date= 19 December 2021 |publisher=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |url= https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/12/19/uae-to-cease-editing-films-for-adult-content-with-new-21-age-rating/ |access-date= 10 December 2021 |archive-date= 19 December 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211219113026/https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/12/19/uae-to-cease-editing-films-for-adult-content-with-new-21-age-rating/ |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=report|first=Web|title=No censorship: UAE announces 21+ age rating for movies|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-announces-21-age-classification-for-movies|access-date=2021-12-21|website=[[Khaleej Times]]|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220095852/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-announces-21-age-classification-for-movies|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The '''Ministry of Information and Culture''' of the United Arab Emirates rates all movies according to a set standard. |
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*'''G''' (General Audience) – Suitable for all ages. |
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*'''PG-13''' – Under 13 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 13. Some material may not be suitable for children. Introduced early 2010. |
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*'''PG-15''' – Under 15 not admitted unless accompanied by an individual over 15. Some material may not be suitable for children. |
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*'''15+''' – No persons under 15 admitted. |
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*'''18+''' – No persons under 18 admitted. |
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**'''PG''' (Parental Guidance) – Some material may not be suitable for children. |
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The [[British Board of Film Classification]] (BBFC) classifies films to be publicly exhibited in the United Kingdom, although statutory powers remain with local councils which can overrule any of the BBFC's decisions. Since 1984, the BBFC also classifies films made commercially available through a home video format. If the BBFC refuses a classification this effectively amounts to a ban (although local councils retain the legal right to overturn it in the case of cinema exhibition). The BBFC's regulatory powers do not extend to the Internet, so a film they have banned on physical media can still be made available via [[streaming media]]/[[video on demand]]. Videos designed to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification; exempt films may be marked as "E", but this is not an official label.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the BBFC |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-us |access-date=18 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206041859/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc |archive-date=6 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBFC FAQ">{{cite web |title=FAQs |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-us/faqs |access-date=18 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205131007/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc/faqs |archive-date=5 December 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The [[British Board of Film Classification]] (BBFC) rates both motion pictures and videos (and an increasing number of [[video game]]s). The rating system was introduced in 1913 and, as of 1985, also rates videos. County authorities are ultimately responsible for film ratings for cinema showings in their area. County Councils often ignore the BBFC advised rating and rate films with another BBFC certificate in their county only, e.g.: the BBFC rates a film as 15 but the County council gives the film a 12A rating in their county. Rating certificates from the BBFC are not legally binding whereas those for videos are. British cinemas generally stick closely to the policy of ratings and a young person may often be asked for proof of age if deemed younger than the rating. |
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The current BBFC system is:<ref>{{cite web |title=Guidelines |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/classification-guidelines |access-date=15 February 2020 |archive-date=13 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413052053/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-classification/classification-guidelines |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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* '''[[BBFC|PG (Parental Guidance)]]''' General viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. (It is the board's policy that movies rated 'PG' should not disturb a child of about 8 years of age or older; however, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset young or more sensitive children). |
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* '''[[R18 (British Board of Film Classification)|R18]] (To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults only)''' – The R18 category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18-rated video works may not be supplied by mail order. |
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* '''[[15 certificate|15]]''' Suitable only for 15 years and older. Nobody younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema. Nobody younger than 15 may rent or buy a '15' rated video. |
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* '''[[R18 certificate|R18 (Restricted 18)]]''' To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults that are older than 18 years old. These films contain [[Pornography|sexually explicit]], [[Pornography|pornographic]] content. |
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Films may receive a different rating when released on DVD/video to that at the cinema. It is not unusual for certain films to be refused classification, effectively banning them from sale or exhibition in the UK. Sometimes compulsory cuts are made to films, such as cuts to sexual violence and animal cruelty. Any media which has been banned receives an 'R' certificate (Rejected). |
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In the United States, film classification is a voluntary process with the ratings issued by the [[Motion Picture Association]] (MPA) via the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA).<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Ratings |publisher=[[Motion Picture Association]] |url=https://www.motionpictures.org/film-ratings/ |access-date=1 May 2021 |archive-date=19 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119052630/https://www.motionpictures.org/film-ratings/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=History of Ratings |publisher=[[Classification and Ratings Administration]] |url=https://filmratings.com/History |access-date=23 March 2018 |archive-date=28 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128082720/https://filmratings.com/History |url-status=live }}</ref> The system was established in 1968, but the version listed below is the most recent revision, having been in effect since 1996.<ref name="articles.latimes.com">{{cite news|title=X Film Rating Dropped and Replaced by NC-17 : Movies: Designation would bar children under 18. Move expected to clear the way for strong adult themes.|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-09-27-mn-1406-story.html|access-date=20 August 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=27 September 1990|author=David J. Fox|archive-date=29 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429185649/http://articles.latimes.com/1990-09-27/news/mn-1406_1_r-rated-films|url-status=live}}</ref> An unrated film is often informally denoted by "NR" in newspapers and so forth.<ref>{{cite book |first=Daniel P. |last=Franklin |title=Politics and Film: The Political Culture of Film in the United States |year=2006 |publisher=[[Rowman & Littlefield]] |isbn=9781461641018 |pages=[https://books.google.com/books?id=eQp4AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA152 152]–153}}</ref> |
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Prior to 1968, some large cities and states had public rating boards which determined whether films were suitable for display to the public in theatres. The United States Supreme Court in the case of ''[[Freedman v. Maryland]]'' [[Case citation|380 U.S. 51]] (1965) effectively ended government operated rating boards when it decided that a rating board could only approve a film; it had no power to ban a film. A rating board must either approve a film within a reasonable time, or it would have to go to court to stop a film from being shown in theatres. Other court cases decided that since television stations are federally licensed, local rating boards have no jurisdiction over films shown on television. When the movie industry set up its own rating system, most state and local boards ceased operating. |
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Age ratings are divided into several categories. The age that corresponds to the category and the level of enforcement is defined by municipality ordinances. |
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In the United States, the [[Motion Picture Association of America]] (MPAA), through the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA), issues ratings for movies. The system was instituted in November 1968 and is voluntary; however, most movie theater chains will not show unrated domestic films and most major studios have agreed to submit all titles for rating prior to theatrical release. Most films will have the [[:File:MPAA Logo.svg|MPAA insignia]] at the end of the closing credits. Earlier films that had full opening credits would bear the insignia in the opening. The same applies to American films released outside of the U.S. |
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In the [[San Cristóbal, Táchira|San Cristóbal]] municipality the following ratings apply:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alcaldiadesancristobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ORDENANZA-SOBRE-ESPECT%C3%81CULOS-PUBLICOS-DE-SAN-CRISTOBAL.pdf|title=Reforma parcial de la ordenanza sobre espectáculos públicos del municipio San Cristóbal|date=6 December 2013|page=7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220063433/http://alcaldiadesancristobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ORDENANZA-SOBRE-ESPECT%C3%81CULOS-PUBLICOS-DE-SAN-CRISTOBAL.pdf|archive-date=20 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In the [[Baruta Municipality|Baruta municipality]] the following ratings apply:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alcaldiadebaruta.gob.ve/images/ordenanzas/2005/006.pdf|title=Ordenanza sobre espectáculos públicos – Municipio Baruta|date=8 December 2005|page=8|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718170123/http://www.alcaldiadebaruta.gob.ve/images/ordenanzas/2005/006.pdf|archive-date=18 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* '''PG''' – Parental Guidance Suggested – Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. These films are generally inappropriate for young children and may contain milder swear words, crude or suggestive humor, short and infrequent horror moments and/or mild violence. |
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* '''PG-13''' – Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. These films may contain sex references, up to four uses of explicit language, drug innuendo, strong crude/suggestive humor, mature/[[political]] themes, moderately long horror moments, blood,and/or moderate action violence. |
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In the [[Maracaibo]] municipality children under the age of two are not admitted to performances and the ratings are enforced:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sedemat.gob.ve/Ordenanzas/Espectaculos%20Publicos/Ordenanza%20Espectaculos%20Publicos.pdf|title=Ordenanza de regulación e impuestos de espectáculos públicos – Municipio Maracaibo|date=16 July 2002|page=4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718165653/http://www.sedemat.gob.ve/Ordenanzas/Espectaculos%20Publicos/Ordenanza%20Espectaculos%20Publicos.pdf|archive-date=2018-07-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* '''R''' – Restricted – Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian. These R rated films contain some adult material and parents are urged to learn more about these motion pictures before taking their young children to watch them. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R rated films unaccompanied by an adult. These films may contain mild or implied sex scenes, prolonged nudity, strong violence often with blood and gore, strong horror scenes and explicit/illegal/prolonged drug use. |
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All theatrical releases are screened by the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Travel of Vietnam to ensure suitability for public viewing. Regardless of the rating, some scenes may be altered or removed to comply with regulations. The classification was revised in 2022 to incorporate a parental accompaniment rating.<ref name="New rating Vietnam">{{cite web|title=How many film/movie ratings are there? Who has the authority to rate films/movies in Vietnam? |date=7 October 2022 |website=LawNet |location= Ho Chi Minh City |url=https://lawnet.vn/thong-tin-phap-luat/en/khac/how-many-film-movie-ratings-are-there-who-has-the-authority-to-rate-films-movies-in-vietnam-103286.html|access-date=26 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427004610/https://lawnet.vn/thong-tin-phap-luat/en/khac/how-many-film-movie-ratings-are-there-who-has-the-authority-to-rate-films-movies-in-vietnam-103286.html|archive-date=27 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Old rating Vietnam">{{cite web|title=Vietnam adopts a new film rating system with 18+ rating|url=http://blisssaigon.com/vietnam-adopts-a-new-film-system-with-18-rating/|website=Bliss Saigon|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023080355/http://blisssaigon.com/vietnam-adopts-a-new-film-system-with-18-rating/|archive-date=23 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The current ratings are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Thông tư 05/2023/TT-BVHTTDL tiêu chí phân loại phim và thực hiện hiển thị mức phân loại phim mới nhất |trans-title=Circular 05/2023/TT-BVHTTDL Prescribing Film Classification Criteria and Display of Film Ratings and Warnings |language=vi |publisher=Thư Viện Pháp Luật |location=Ho Chi Minh City |url=https://thuvienphapluat.vn/van-ban/Van-hoa-Xa-hoi/Thong-tu-05-2023-TT-BVHTTDL-tieu-chi-phan-loai-phim-va-thuc-hien-hien-thi-muc-phan-loai-phim-563559.aspx |access-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427003921/https://thuvienphapluat.vn/van-ban/Van-hoa-Xa-hoi/Thong-tu-05-2023-TT-BVHTTDL-tieu-chi-phan-loai-phim-va-thuc-hien-hien-thi-muc-phan-loai-phim-563559.aspx|archive-date=27 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/pagina.php?id=30 The Netherlands film board's] comparison of film classifications issued for twelve recent films by the classification boards of the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden. |
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* [http://imdb.com/updates/guide/certificates IMDb]'s information about rating systems from all over the world. |
* [http://imdb.com/updates/guide/certificates IMDb]'s information about rating systems from all over the world. |
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* [http://www.filmclassifications.com FilmClassifications.com] Information regarding film classifications from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. |
* [http://www.filmclassifications.com FilmClassifications.com] Information regarding film classifications from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. |
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* [http://www.classification.gov.au Australia] Australian Classification Board. |
* [http://www.classification.gov.au Australia] Australian Classification Board (ACB). |
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* [https://jmkextern.bmb.gv.at/ Austria] . |
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* [http://www.medieraadet.dk Denmark] Medierådet for Børn og Unge (The Media Council for Children and Young People). |
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* [https://www.filmvurdering.medieraadet.dk/ Denmark] Medierådet for Børn og Unge (The Media Council for Children and Young People). |
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* [https://luokittelu.kavi.fi/public.html#haku/// Finland] Finnish Centre for Media Education and Audiovisual Media. |
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* [http://www.cnc.fr France] Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC). |
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* [https://www.cnc.fr/professionnels/visas-et-classification France] {{Lang|fr|Centre National de la Cinématographie|italic=no}} (CNC). |
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* [http://www.spio.de Germany] Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft e. V. (SPIO) |
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* [https://www.fsk.de/?seitid=70&tid=70 Germany] Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK). |
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* [http://www.smais.is/ Iceland] Smáís. |
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* [http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/ Iceland] Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði (FRÍSK). |
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* [http://www.ifco.ie Irish] Film Censor's Office. |
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* [http://cbfcindia.gov.in/ India] Central Board of Film Certification. |
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* [http://www.ifco.ie Irish] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711043418/http://www.ifco.ie/ |date=2022-07-11 }} Film Censor's Office. |
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* [https://cinema.cultura.gov.it/chi-siamo/commissioni/commissione-per-la-classificazione-delle-opere-cinematografiche/ Italy] Board of Film Classification. |
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* [http://www.eirin.jp/english/ Japan] Administration Commission of Motion Picture Code of Ethics. |
* [http://www.eirin.jp/english/ Japan] Administration Commission of Motion Picture Code of Ethics. |
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* [http://global.kmrb.or.kr/ South Korea] Korea Media Rating Board (KMRB). |
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* [https://ilpf.moha.gov.my/senarai-filem Malaysia] Lembaga Penapisan Filem Malaysia (Malaysia Film Filter Board) |
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* [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl Netherlands] Kijkwijzer (and Nicam). |
* [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl Netherlands] Kijkwijzer (and Nicam). |
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* [https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-a-rating/ New Zealand] Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC). |
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* [https://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/classification/ Nigeria] National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). |
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* [http://www.medietilsynet.no Norway] Media Authority. |
* [http://www.medietilsynet.no Norway] Media Authority. |
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* [http://midas.mtrcb.gov.ph Philippines] Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) |
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* [https://imdaonline.imda.gov.sg/classification/search/film/default.aspx Singapore] Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). |
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* [https://www.statensmedierad.se/aldersgranser-for-film/film-classification Sweden] Statens medieråd. |
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* [http://www.fpb.gov.za South African] Film and Publications Board. |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060217061924/http://www.fpb.gov.za/ South African] Film and Publications Board (FPB). |
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* [https://sede.mcu.gob.es/CatalogoICAA/en-us Spain] Instituto de Cinematografía y Artes Audiovisuales - Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts Institute (ICAA). |
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* [http://www.academiadecine.com/ Spanish] Film Academy (ACE). |
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* [http://www.bbfc.co.uk United Kingdom] British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). |
* [http://www.bbfc.co.uk United Kingdom] British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). |
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A motion picture content rating system classifies films based on their suitability for audiences due to their treatment of issues such as sex, violence, or substance abuse, their use of profanity, or other matters typically deemed unsuitable for children or adolescents. Most countries have some form of rating system that issues determinations variously known as certifications, classifications, certificates, or ratings. Age recommendations, of either an advisory or restrictive capacity, are often applied in lieu of censorship; in some jurisdictions movie theaters may have a legal obligation to enforce restrictive ratings.
In some countries such as Australia, Canada, and Singapore, an official government body decides on ratings; in other countries such as Denmark, Japan, and the United States, it is done by industry committees with little if any official government status. In most countries, however, films that are considered morally offensive have been censored, restricted, or banned. Even if the film rating system has no legal consequences, and a film has not explicitly been restricted or banned, there are usually laws forbidding certain films, or forbidding minors to view them. The influence of specific factors in deciding a rating varies from country to country.
Other factors may or may not influence the classification process, such as being set within a non-fictional historical context, whether the film glorifies violence or drug use, whether said violence or drug use is carried out by the protagonist, with whom the viewer should empathize, or by the antagonist. In Germany, for example, films depicting explicit war violence in a real war context (such as the Second World War) are handled more leniently than films with purely fictional settings.
A film may be produced with a particular rating in mind. It may be re-edited if the desired rating is not obtained, especially to avoid a higher rating than intended. A film may also be re-edited to produce a different version for other countries.
Comparison table
A comparison of current film rating systems, showing age on the horizontal axis. Note however that the specific criteria used in assigning a classification can vary widely from one country to another. Therefore, the color codes and age ranges are not directly comparable from one country to another.
Key:
- White – No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating.
- Yellow – Advisory: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range.
- Purple – Strong advisory: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.
- Red – Restricted: Parental accompaniment required for younger audiences.
- Black – Prohibitive: Exclusively for older audience / Restricted to licensed premises / Purchase age-restricted / Banned.
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Example | G (suitable for all ages) | PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) | NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) | Exempt | ||||||||||||||||||
PG (parental guidance) | 12A (adult supervision mandated for under 12s) | 18A (prohibited for under 14s) | 18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) | Banned | ||||||||||||||||||
Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions. Some ratings have two components: for example, Canada's 18A rating requires audiences aged between 14 and 18 to be accompanied by an adult in some provinces. In such instances the rating is represented by two highlights to indicate the two restrictions. |
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Argentina | ATP | +13 | +16 | +18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
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Australia | G | M | R 18+ | RC | |||||||||||||||||||
PG | MA 15+ | X 18+ | Exempt | ||||||||||||||||||||
Austria | Unrestricted | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Bahamas | A | T | B | D | |||||||||||||||||||
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Barbados | GA | PG-13 | R | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
PG | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Belgium | AL/TOUS | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
Brazil | L | L | 12 | 14 | 16 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
ER | 10 | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgaria | B | C | C+ | D+ | X | ? | |||||||||||||||||
A | D | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cambodia | G | NC15 | R18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
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PG | PG (Not recommended for young children) | 18A | 18A | Prohibited | |||||||||||||||||||
(Quebec) | G | G (Not suitable for young children) | 13 | 16 | 18 | Exempt | |||||||||||||||||
18 (Explicit sexuality) | Refused classification | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chile | TE | TE (not recommended for those under 7 years of age) | 14 | 18 | Educational | ||||||||||||||||||
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Colombia | T | 7 | 12 | 15 | 18 | Prohibited | |||||||||||||||||
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Cook Islands | G | MA | R18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
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Costa Rica | TP | M12 | M15 | M18 | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||
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Estonia | L | MS-6 | MS-12 | K-14 | K-16 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
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Fiji | G | Y | A | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
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Finland | S/T | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||
France | TP | -12 | -16 | -18 | Prohibited | ||||||||||||||||||
Germany | 0 | 6/12 | 12 | 16 | 18/Unrated | Educational | |||||||||||||||||
Country | 0/1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Other | |
Ghana | U | 12 | 15 | 18 | NS | ||||||||||||||||||
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Greece | Unrestricted | 13 | 17 | 18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
Hong Kong | I | III | Exempt | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Hungary | KN | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
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Iceland | L | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
16/18 | 16 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
India | U | UA 7+ | UA 13+ | UA 16+ | A | S | |||||||||||||||||
Indonesia | SU | 13+ | 17+ | 21+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
Iraq | G | PG 13 | 15+ | 18+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
PG 15 | 18TC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ireland | N/A | G | PG | 12A | 15A | 16 | 18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
12 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Italy | T | 6+ | 14+ | 14+ | 18+ | 18+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||
Jamaica | G | PG-13 | T-16 | T-16 | A-18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
PG | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Japan | G | PG12 | R15+ | R18+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
Kazakhstan | 6- | 6+ | 12+/14+/16+ | 14+ | 16+ | 18+ | 21+ | N/A | |||||||||||||||
Country | 0/1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Other | |
Kenya | GE | 16 | 18 | Restricted/Banned | |||||||||||||||||||
PG | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Kuwait | E | PG | 18+ | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||
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Latvia | U | 7+ | 12+ | 16+ | 18+ | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
Lebanon | G | PG13 | PG16 | 18+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
PG | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Lithuania | V | N-7 | N-16 | N-18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
N-13 | N-13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Malaysia | U | P12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | Banned | |||||||||||||||||
Maldives | G | 12+ | 15+ | 18+ | PU | ||||||||||||||||||
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Malta | U | 12A | 15 | 18 | Not fit for exhibition | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mauritius | U | PG | 15 | 18 | Rejected | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mexico | A | B | B-15 | C | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
AA | N/A | D | |||||||||||||||||||||
Netherlands | AL | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16/18 | 18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
Country | 0/1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Other | |
New Zealand | G | R13 | R15 | R16 | R18 | R | |||||||||||||||||
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Nigeria | G | 12 | 15 | 18 | RE | ||||||||||||||||||
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Norway | A | 6 | 12 | 12 | 18 | Not approved | |||||||||||||||||
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Philippines | G | R-13 | R-16 | R-18 | X | ||||||||||||||||||
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Portugal | A | M/ 3/6/12/14/16/18 | M/6 | M/12 | M/14 | M/16 | M/18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||
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Qatar | G | PG-13 | PG-15 | 18+ | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
PG | 15+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Romania | AG | N-15 | IM-18 | IC | |||||||||||||||||||
AP-12 | N/A | IM-18-XXX | |||||||||||||||||||||
Russia | 0+ | 6+ | 12+ | 16+ | 18+ | Refused classification | |||||||||||||||||
Country | 0/1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Other | |
Saudi Arabia | G | PG12 | PG15 | R18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
PG | R15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Singapore | G | PG13 | NC16 | M18 | R21 | Exempt | |||||||||||||||||
PG | Refused classification | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Slovakia | "Teddy bear's head" | 12 | 15 | 18 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
U | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
South Africa | A | 7–9PG | 7–9PG | 13 | 16 | 18 | XX | ||||||||||||||||
PG | 10–12PG | 10–12PG | X18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
South Korea | 전체 (ALL) | 12 | 15 | 청불 (19) | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
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Spain | A | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
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Sweden | Btl | 7 | 15 | 15 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
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Switzerland | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | Unrated | N/A | ||||||||||||||
N/A | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Taiwan | 0+ | 6+ | 6+ | 15+ | 18+ | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
N/A | 12+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thailand | G | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | Banned | |||||||||||||||||
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Turkey | General Audience | 6+ | 10+ | 13+ | 16+ | 18+ | Refused classification | ||||||||||||||||
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Ukraine | ЗА | 12 | 16 | 18 | Denied | ||||||||||||||||||
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United Arab Emirates | G | PG13 | PG15 | 18+ | 21+ | N/A | |||||||||||||||||
PG | 15+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United Kingdom | Uc | U | PG | 12A | 15 | 18 | Unsuitable for classification | ||||||||||||||||
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United States | G | PG-13 | R | NC-17 | Not rated | ||||||||||||||||||
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Venezuela (San Cristóbal and the Baruta municipalities) |
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(Maracaibo municipality) | N/A | A | B | C | |||||||||||||||||||
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Argentina
Through its Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition (Comisión Asesora de Exhibición Cinematográfica) the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) issues ratings for films based on the following categories:[1]
- ATP: For all public.
- +13: Suitable for 13-year-olds and over. Children under the age of 13 are admitted if accompanied by an adult.
- +16: Suitable for 16-year-olds and over.
- +18: Suitable for 18-year-olds and over.
- C: Suitable for 18-year-olds and over. Restricted to specially licensed venues.
Australia
The Classification Board and Classification Review Board are government-funded organisations which classify all films that are released for public exhibition.[2][3]
- Advisory categories
- Check the Classification (CTC) - Message for unclassified films and computer games The film or computer game has been assessed and approved for advertising. You should check the classification closer to the release date. Advertising relating to unclassified films and games must display the CTC message - this includes posters, trailers, internet posts, and any other type of advertising. Once the content is classified, the classification marking should replace the CTC marking on all advertising material.
- General (G) – General. The content is very mild in impact. The G classification is suitable for everyone.
- Parental Guidance (PG) – Parental guidance recommended. The content is mild in impact. It is not recommended for viewing or playing by persons under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians.
- Mature (M) – Recommended for mature audiences. The content is moderate in impact. Children under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category. However, M classified films and computer games may include classifiable elements such as violence and nudity of moderate impact that are not recommended for children under 15 years.
- Restricted categories
- Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) – Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The content is strong in impact.
- Restricted (R 18+) – Restricted to 18 years and over. The content is high in impact. Despite this category being legally restricted, in Queensland the restriction is not applicable to persons under 2.[4]
- Adult film categories
- Restricted (X 18+) – Restricted to 18 years and over. This classification is a special and legally restricted category which contains only sexually explicit content. That is, material which shows actual sexual intercourse and other sexual activity between consenting adults. X 18+ films are only available for sale or hire in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
- Refused Classification (RC) – Refused Classification. Banned from sale or hire in the country and cannot be legally imported. Films are rated RC if their content is very high in impact and exceeds the guidelines.
Films intended to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification provided they do not contain material that would result in an "M" rating or higher if submitted for classification.[5]
Austria
Motion pictures are rated by the Austrian Board of Media Classification (ABMC) for the Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur). The recommendations made by the ABMC are generally not legally binding and there are nine sets of state laws on the cinema sector with different age provisions.[6] The only exception is in the case of "16" rated films, since under Austrian law there is a legal age restriction on certain types of content i.e. discrimination, sexual abuse, glorification of violence etc.[7] In addition to the ABMC's age recommendations, in the state of Vienna children under the age of 6 are only permitted to attend public film performances if they are accompanied.[8]
The AMBC issues age recommendation from the following categories:
- Unrestricted – Released for all age groups.
- 6+ – Released for children from age 6.
- 10+ – Released for children from age 10.
- 12+ – Released for children from age 12.
- 14+ – Released from age 14.
- 16+ – Released from age 16. Restricted classification.
Bahamas
The Bahamas Plays and Films Control Board classifies films in the Bahamas. Upon completion of the examination the Board will classify the film in accordance with the following ratings:[9]
- A - Suitable for all ages.
- B - Suitable for adults; persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
- T - Suitable for persons 15 and over, persons under 15 years are not admitted whether accompanied by an adult or not.
- C - Suitable for adults only, persons under 18 years are not admitted whether accompanied by an adult or not.
- D - Unsuitable for public viewing.
Barbados
In Barbados, films are classified by the Film Censorship Board (FCB):[10]
- GA – General Audience; Suitable for all ages.
- PG – Parental Guidance.
- PG13 – Parental Guidance 13; suitable for 13 years and older.
- R – Suitable for 18 years and older.
- A – Adult Only; No-one under 18 admitted.
Belgium
On 8 January 2020, Belgium adopted the Dutch Kijkwijzer classification system.[11] Belgium had previously used a basic two-tier system, in place since 1 September 1920.[12] Until January 2020, classifications for films publicly exhibited in Belgium were issued by the Inter-Community Commission for Film Rating (Dutch: Intergemeenschapscommissie voor de Filmkeuring; French: Commission Intercommunautaire de Contrôle des Films). Films were prohibited to minors under the age of 16 unless passed by the commission. There is no mandatory rating system for video formats but 90% of video distribution abides by the voluntary Belgium Video Federation. It was basically the same as the system for theatrical exhibition, but also provided a "12" rating.[13] Under Kijkwijzer, the distributor fills out a questionnaire about the content of the film and an age category is automatically assigned. The new system is fully advisory, and carries no mandatory restrictions.[14] In the French and German-speaking communities, the system is known as Cinecheck.[15][16]
The age categories are as follows:[17]
- AL/TOUS: All ages.
- 6: From 6 years.
- 9: From 9 years.
- 12: From 12 years.
- 14: From 14 years.
- 16: From 16 years.
- 18: From 18 years.
Brazil
All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format in Brazil must be submitted for classification to the advisory rating (Classificação Indicativa, abbreviated ClassInd), which is run by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice (Ministério da Justiça).[18][19] Under 10s must always be accompanied by an adult guardian, even for films rated L. Anyone below the film's minimum age can watch it if accompanied or allowed by the parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old, except for those rated 18, which can only be allowed for teenagers aged 16+.[20] Unlike many countries, the ClassInd does not have any legal right to ban, demand cuts or refuse to rate any film.[21]
The ClassInd uses the following system:
- ER: Especialmente recomendado para crianças (Especially recommended for children)
- L: Livre (General)
- 10: Não recomendado para menores de 10 anos (Not recommended for minors under 10)
- 12: Não recomendado para menores de 12 anos (Not recommended for minors under 12)
- 14: Não recomendado para menores de 14 anos (Not recommended for minors under 14)
- 16: Não recomendado para menores de 16 anos (Not recommended for minors under 16)
- 18: Não recomendado para menores de 18 anos (Not recommended for minors under 18)
There are also operational descriptions of attenuating and aggravating elements that can interfere on the final rating.
Bulgaria
The Bulgarian film rating system is defined in the Film Industry Act of 2003 and administered by the National Film Rating Committee.[22] Since then, two more restrictive ratings (C+ and D+) have been added to the system:[23][24]
- A – Recommended for children.
- B – No age restrictions.
- C – Not recommended for children under 12. No persons under 12 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- C+ – Not recommended for children under 14. No persons under 14 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- D+ – Not recommended for children under 16. No persons under 16 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- D – Prohibited for persons under 16.
- X – Prohibited for persons under 18, for licensed venues only.
Cambodia
In Cambodia, the Department of Movies and Promotion of Culture at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) classifies films for exhibition in cinemas and on home media under the following age categories:[25]
- G – General audience.
- NC15 – Permitted for persons aged 15 and over.
- R18 – Permitted for persons aged 18 and over (only permitted to be shown in cinemas)
Canada
Film ratings in Canada are a provincial responsibility, and each province has its own legislation, rules and regulations regarding rating, exhibition and admission. Ratings are required for theatrical exhibition, but not all provinces require classification for home video.[26] In the past there was a wide range of rating categories and practices in the various provinces; however, the seven rating systems—with the exception of Quebec—now all use categories and logos derived from the Canadian Home Video Rating System (CHVRS).[27]
Classifications used outside Quebec
The categories are mostly identical to the CHVRS with a few minor variations. In the provinces that require classification of video formats, supply of 14A and 18A films is restricted to customers above those ages.[26] In the case of theatre exhibition, children are admitted to 14A if accompanied by an adult. In British Columbia,[28] Saskatchewan (administered by the British Columbia Film Classification Office),[27] Alberta and Ontario children are also admitted to 18A films if accompanied.[29][30] However, children under the age of 14 are prohibited to view 18A films in the Manitoba and Maritime provinces even if accompanied by an adult.[31][32] The Maritimes and British Columbia (along with Saskatchewan) also provide an "A" classification for adult content.[32][28] Some provinces, such as Nova Scotia, reserve the right to prohibit films altogether.[32]
In general, the categories are:[26]
- G – Suitable for viewing by all ages.
- PG – Parental guidance advised.
- Not Recommended For Young Children – The film may be inappropriate for young children. “Young Children” would be persons age 8 and under.
- 14A – Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14. Parents cautioned. (Formerly "Adult Accompaniment (14)" in the Maritimes)[32][33]
- Not Recommended For Children – “Children” would be persons age 13 and under. Films with this advisory may include scenes that reflect a more mature situation, such as drug use or abuse.
- 18A – Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Those under 18 should view with an adult. Additionally, in certain provinces there is a mandatory age restriction of 14 years. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned.
- R – Restricted to 18 years and over. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Content not suitable for minors.
- A – Adult. Film is not suitable for viewers under 18 years of age. (Formerly "Explicit Material (XXX)" in the Maritimes)[32][33]
- E – Exempt.
Classifications used in Quebec
In Quebec, the provincial Ministry of Culture and Communications (and until 2017 the Régie du cinéma) rates all films and videos;[34] its purview devolves from the Cinema Act (chapter C-18.1).[35] In some cases the Ministry may refuse to provide a classification, effectively banning the film. Educational and sports films are exempt from classification.[36]
- G: Visa général (General Rating) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages. If a film carrying a "G" rating might offend the sensibilities of a child under 8 years of age, "Not suitable for young children" is appended to the classification.
- 13+: 13 ans et plus (13 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 13 years of age or over. Children under 13 may be admitted only if accompanied by an adult.
- 16+: 16 ans et plus (16 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 16 years of age or over.
- 18+: 18 ans et plus (18 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by persons 18 years of age or over. If a film contains real and explicit sexual activity "Explicit sexuality" is appended to the classification, and in the retail video industry storeowners are required to place the film in a room reserved for adults.
Chile
Films are classified by the Council of Cinematographic Classification (Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica) which is a central agency under the Ministry of Education.[37] In 2002 legislation was enacted which reversed the ban on all 1,090 films that had previously been banned in Chile.[38]
The current age ratings (enacted in 2002) are:[37]
- Todo Espectador – All spectators.
- Inconveniente para menores de 7 años – Not recommended for children younger than 7 years of age. (Only applied on TE)
- Mayores de 14 años – 14 years old and over.
- Mayores de 18 años – 18 years old and over.
The age ratings may also be supplemented by the following content categories:
- Contenido educativo – Educational content.
- Contenido pornográfico – Pornographic content.
- Contenido excesivamente violento – Excessively violent content.
Minors are allowed to watch cinematographic productions rated in an immediately higher category than their age if accompanied by any of their parents, guardians, or their teachers within the framework of their educational activities. This rule does not apply to films with pornographic or excessively violent content. Furthermore, films with pornographic content may only be exhibited at venues licensed for that purpose.[37]
Colombia
In 2005, the Ministry of Culture issued its new rating system.[39][40] The classifications are:
- T: For general audiences.
- 7: Advisory.
- 12: Advisory.
- 15: Restricted.
- 18: Restricted.
- X: Pornographic content.
- Prohibited: Contains elements that incite or advocate crime.
Cook Islands
In the Cook Islands, publications such as films, TV shows and video games are classified by the Cook Islands Censorship Office in accordance with the Film and Censorship Act 1985.[41] The following four classifications are used:[42]
- G (general)
- PG (parental guidance)
- MA (mature audiences)
- R18 (restricted to adults)
The Censorship Office does not define the age for a "mature audience", but its television code—which uses the same ratings—defines a child as "under 15 years".[43]
Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, films are classified by the Ministry of Justice and Peace: [44]
- TP (Todo Público): All public
- TP7 (Todo público, advertencia personas menores de 7 años acompañadas de una persona adulta): All public (parental guidance is recommended for children under 7)
- TP12 (Todo público, personas con edad inferior a 12 años, acompañadas de una persona adulta): All public (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
- M12 (Mayores de 12 años): Over 12 years old
- M15 (Mayores de 15 años): Over 15 years old
- M18 (Mayores de 18 años): Over 18 years old
- Material Cinematográfico recomendado (Recommended cinematographic material): Films and documentaries that, due to their content and various themes they present, are recommended for their cultural value.
Denmark
In Denmark, the Media Council for Children and Young People currently rates films.[45] Films do not have to be submitted for a rating and in such instances must be labelled a "15" (restricted to people aged 15 and above).[46] Children aged 7 and above may attend any performance—including those restricted to older audiences—if they are accompanied by an adult.[47]
- A – Suitable for a general audience.
- 7 – Not recommended for children under 7.
- 11 – For ages 11 and up.
- 15 – For ages 15 and up.
- F – Exempt from classification.
Estonia
Film classification in Estonia is regulated by the Child Welfare Act.[48] [49]
- PERE – Family Film.
- L – Allowed to all.
- MS-6 – Not recommended for under 6.
- MS-12 – Not recommended for under 12.
- K-12 – Prohibited for under 12 unless accompanied by an adult.
- K-14 – Prohibited for under 14 unless accompanied by an adult.
- K-16 – Prohibited for under 16 unless accompanied by an adult.
Fiji
In Fiji, films are classified by the Fijian Censors Board:[50]
- G - approved for general exhibition
- Y - approved for exhibition to viewers of the age of 13 and over
- A - approved for exhibition to adults only (18 and over)
- R - approved for restricted public exhibition subject to conditions imposed by the censor
Finland
Films in Finland are classified by the National Audiovisual Institute. A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult, except for 18-rated films.[51] Films with an age rating may contain an additional marker for violence, sex, fear, or substance abuse. The ratings are as follows:[52]
- S (Finnish) or T (Swedish) – For all ages.
- 7 – For 7 years and over.
- 12 – For 12 years and over.
- 16 – For 16 years and over.
- 18 – Prohibited for children under 18 years of age.
France
Prior to showing in theatres, a distribution certificate must be obtained from the Ministry of Culture. The Minister will decide which certificate to issue based on a recommendation by the classification of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC). In some cases, films may be classified as "pornographic films or those containing an incitement to violence" or completely prohibited from screening.[53] A certificate will be granted from the following:
- TP (Tous publics) – Certificate authorising the screening of the film to all members of the public.
- -12 – Certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under 12.
- -16 – Certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under 16.
- -18 – Certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under 18.
- Interdiction (prohibition) – Certificate totally prohibiting the screening of the film.
Germany
The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK) has a film ratings system under which films are classified. All the ratings contain the phrase "gemäß §14 JuSchG" (in accordance with §14 of the Youth Protection Law), signifying that they are legally binding for minors. Cinemas may legally exhibit films without a classification but minors are prohibited from such screenings.[54]
- Ohne Altersbeschränkung (FSK 0): for everyone (white sign).
- Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren (FSK 6): for ages 6 and older, nobody under this age admitted (yellow sign).
- Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12): for ages 12 and older; children who are at least age 6 may be admitted with adult accompaniment (green sign).
- Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren (FSK 16): for ages 16 and older, nobody under this age admitted (blue sign).
- Keine Jugendfreigabe (FSK 18): "no youth admitted", adults only. (red sign).
- Infoprogramm or Lehrprogramm: "educational programming". This rating is not issued by the FSK, but may be self-applied to films seeking to educate their audience (e.g. documentaries, instructional films, etc.). Films with this rating may be sold without any age restriction provided they do not contain any material "evidently harmful to the development of children and youths".[55]
The FSK rating also limits the time of the day in which the movie may be aired on free-to-air TV stations to a time frame between 22:00 (FSK 16) or 23:00 (FSK 18) and 6:00. Stations are permitted to broadcast films not approved for audiences under 12 at their own discretion.[56]
Ghana
In Ghana, films are classified by the Film Classification Committee:[57][58]
- U - Universal for all categories of persons.
- PG - Viewers below twelve are to watch under Parental Guidance.
- 12 - For persons of twelve years and above. Children under this age must be accompanied.
- 15 - For persons of fifteen years and above only.
- 18 - For persons of eighteen years and above only.
- NS - Not suitable for public exhibition.
Greece
All publicly released films must be submitted to the Youth Committee for classification.[13] There are four categories:
- Unrestricted – No restrictions (The film does not contain violence, drug abuse, or sexual content).
- 13 – The film may contain mild violence and adult themes. Suitable for people aged 13 and above.
- 17 – The film may contain violence, drug abuse, and softcore pornographic scenes. An ID card certifying the age is required in all Greek cinemas and video rental shops in order to get a cinema ticket or rent a video of a "17" rated film. Not permitted to young people under the age of 17.
- 18 – Not permitted to people under the age of 18.
Hong Kong
Films intended for public exhibition have to be submitted to the Director of Film, Newspaper and Article Administration, who is the Film Censorship Authority (FCA) under the Ordinance, for approval. Films approved for public exhibition are then either classified or exempted from classification.[59][60]
- I – Suitable for all ages. (circle sign).
- IIA – Not suitable for children. (square sign).
- IIB – Not suitable for young persons and children.
- III – Persons aged 18 or above only. (triangle sign).
Of the four levels, Categories I, IIA, and IIB are unrestricted. Only Category III is a restricted category and regulated by the government.
Hungary
Hungarian ratings are decided by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH):[61][62]
- KN (korhatár nélkül) – All audiences.
- 6 – Not recommended below age of 6.
- 12 – Not recommended below age of 12.
- 16 – Not recommended below age of 16.
- 18 – Not recommended below age of 18.
- X – Restricted below 18, for adults only. Excessively violent scenes.
All ratings are advisory except the "X" classification. The current one is the third motion picture rating system in Hungary. The first system existed between 1965 and 2004, and was administered by the Ministry for National Cultural Heritage and its predecessors. Its categories were "Without age restriction", "Not recommended below age of 14", "Above age of 16 only", and "Above age of 18 only". A second system was introduced in 2004 which was overhauled in 2011 in favour of the current system. Its categories—given by the National Film Office—were "Without age restriction", "Parental guidance suggested below age of 12", "Not recommended below age of 16", "Not recommended below age of 18", and "For adults only".[63]
Iceland
Since 1 July 2006, FRÍSK (short for Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði) has replaced the Kvikmyndaskoðun system in Iceland. In October 2013, FRÍSK announced that it was adopting a new system similar to the Netherlands' Kijkwijzer at least through 2016.[64] The Icelandic ratings system also provides an "18" rating in addition to the Kijkwijzer ratings.[65] Under Icelandic law, minors aged 14-years-old and over may be admitted to a film carrying a higher age rating if accompanied by an adult.[66] The ratings are as follows:[67]
- L: All ages.
- 6: Not suitable for children under 6 years.
- 9: Not suitable for children under 9 years.
- 12: Not suitable for children under 12 years.
- 14: Not suitable for children under 14 years.
- 16: Not suitable for children under 16 years.
- 18: Not suitable for children under 18 years.
India
In India, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is responsible for certifying films meant for public exhibition.[68]
- U – Unrestricted public exhibition.
- UA – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with mandatory age-restricted parental guidance. The age threshold was previously set at 12 years of age, but in 2023 this was further refined to 7, 13 and 16 years of age.[69]
- UA 7+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 7 years.
- UA 13+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 13 years.
- UA 16+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 16 years.
- A – Restricted to adults.
- S – Restricted to any special class of persons.
Indonesia
Motion pictures shown in Indonesia must undergo reviewing by the Film Censorship Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian: Lembaga Sensor Film, LSF). Other than issuing certificates, the LSF also reviews and issues permits for film-related advertising, such as movie trailers and posters. Since the late 2000s, LSF has no authority to cut scenes from films, but it may suggest cuts to distributors in order for it to issue certificates in a certain rating. Films passed for exhibition are awarded one of the following classifications:[70]
- SU (Semua Umur): All ages.
- 13+: Suitable for ages 13 and above.
- 17+: Suitable for ages 17 and above.
- 21+: Suitable for ages 21 and above.
Iraq
The Iraqi film rating system is declared by the Ministry of Information and Culture. It is against the law for an underage person to enter restricted films at the cinemas, even with their parents, where a proof of identity may be required.[71]
- G: General Exhibition - open for all ages.
- PG 13: Customer may be aged 13 years and under, but must be accompanied by someone 13 years old or older. Please note content may not be appropriate for 13 years and below, booking to be at the discretion of guardians and parents.
- PG 15: Customer may be aged 15 years and under, but must be accompanied by someone 15 years old or older. Please note content may not be appropriate for 15 years and below, booking to be at the discretion of guardians and parents.
- 15+: No persons under 15 years of age will be admitted. Babies not allowed.
- 18+: No persons under 18 years of age will be admitted. Babies not allowed.
- 18TC: Rated 18+ until confirmed by the National Media Council. Entry to the cinema must comply with the age restriction of final confirmed rating. Booking prior to confirmed rating is at customers discretion.
Ireland
All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format must be submitted for classification to the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO).[72][73]
- G (General) – Suitable for children of school going age (note: children can be enrolled in school from the age of 4).
- PG (Parental Guidance) – Suitable for children over the age of 8. Parental guidance is recommended for children under the age of 12.
- 12A, 12 – Suitable for viewers of 12 and over. Younger children may be admitted to the film at cinemas if accompanied by an adult; on home video younger viewers are not permitted to purchase/rent the video.
- 15A, 15 – Suitable for viewers of 15 and over. Younger viewers may be admitted to the film at cinemas if accompanied by an adult; on home video younger viewers are not permitted to purchase/rent the video.
- 16 (cinema only) – Suitable for viewers of 16 and over. Younger viewers are not admitted.
- 18 – Suitable only for adults. Viewers under 18 are not admitted at cinemas or permitted to purchase/rent the video.
Italy
In Italy the rating system of the films is currently disciplined by the Decreto legislativo n° 203 of 7 December 2017.[74] For commercial release, distributors are requested to classify their films based on the age of the audience. Their decision is verified by a commission of the Ministry of Culture, composed of members of the film industry and experts in education and animal rights.[75] Since 2021, the commission is no longer allowed to ban a film or demand edits.[76] Films are classified into one of the following categories:[77]
- T (film per tutti): no age restriction.
- 6+ (sconsigliato ai minori di anni 6): not suitable for children under 6.
- 14+ (vietato ai minori di 14 anni): released to ages 14 and older; children who are at least 12 may be admitted with adult accompaniment.
- 18+ (vietato ai minori di 18 anni): released to ages 18 and older; children who are at least 16 may be admitted with adult accompaniment.
The classification only applies to commercial releases in theaters, and the law does not require classification of home media. Before 2021, films aimed to be shown in theatres were classified for all ages (T) or prohibited for children under 14 or 18 by the Commission for Film Review.[78] The Commission could also ask for some scenes to be cut or ban the distribution of the film.
Jamaica
Film classification in Jamaica is a requirement of the Cinematograph Act of 1913, which also established the Cinematograph Authority.[79]
- G (General Audiences): Appropriate for all ages.
- PG (only applied occasionally).
- PG-13: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
- T-16: Teenagers 14 & 15 will be admitted in the company of an adult.
- A-18: No one under the age of 18 years will be admitted.
Japan
A Japanese film rating regulator known as Eirin (映倫) [full-name: Eiga Rinri Kanri Iinkai (映画倫理管理委員会)] has a film classification system under which films are classified into one of four categories. The categories have been in use since 1 May 1998.[80][81]
- G: General, suitable for all ages.
- PG12: Parental guidance requested for young people under 12 years.
- R15+: No one under 15 admitted.
- R18+: No one under 18 admitted.
Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, films are rated by the Committee for Culture of the Ministry for Culture and Information.[82]
- 6-: 6 жасқа толмаған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children under the age of 6.
- 6+: 6 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 6.
- 12+: 12 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 12.
- 14+: 14 жасқа толған балаларға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for children over the age of 14.[nb 1]
- 16+: 16 жасқа толған адамдарға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for viewers over the age of 16.[nb 1]
- 18+: 18 жасқа толған адамдарға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for viewers over the age of 18.
- 21+: 21 жасқа толған адамдарға арналған фильмдер. Films intended for viewers over the age of 21. Restricted to licensed venues between 10 pm and 6 am local time.
Kenya
In Kenya, films are rated by the Kenya Film Classification Board.[84]
- GE (General Exhibition) – Suitable for all ages.
- PG (Parental Guidance Recommended) – May contain scenes unsuitable for children under the age of 10. While the content may be suitable for children, parents are advised to monitor the content.
- 16 (Unsuitable for persons under age of 16) – Restricted to persons aged 16 years and above.
- 18 (Adults Only) – Restricted to persons aged 18 years and above.
- Restricted/Banned
Kuwait
In Kuwait, films are rated by the Censor Board Committee (لجنة الرقابة) under authority of the Ministry of Information (وزارة الإعلام). The Committee may sanction edits of or outright ban certain films in order to comply with cultural laws and values of Kuwait. The Ministry of Information originally established an age classifications system for films under decision number #73, article #10 of year 2012. The 2012 system rated films as either for "general audiences" (G) or for "persons aged 16 and above" (16+).[85] c. 2015, two additional classifications were introduced for films rated as "under 13 need to be accompanied with adults" (PG) or "adults only" (18+). However, by May 2016, the Ministry of Information established a new age classifications system for films under decision number #30 of year 2016.[86] Therefore, as of May 2016, films in Kuwait are rated under the following:
- E – Film content is suitable for everyone.
- PG – Under 13 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian aged 18+.
- T (13+) – Under 13s are not permitted.
- 18+ – Under 18s are not permitted.
Cinemas are legally obligated to refuse entry to any minor under the required age of any film's established age classification.
Latvia
In Latvia, it is the duty of the producer of a film or distributor to assign a rating according to a pre-determined set of criteria. All publicly exhibited films, visual recordings and films broadcast over television and electronic networks must be classified.[87]
- U (universal audience) – Suitable for persons of all age groups.
- 7+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 7 years of age.
- 12+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 12 years of age.
- 16+: Suitable for a person who has reached at least 16 years of age.
- 18+: Not suitable for a minor (prohibited to people under 18).
Lebanon
Films released in Lebanon are rated by the Lebanese Censorship Board.[88]
- G: Intended for General Audiences. All ages are admitted.
- PG: Parental Guidance is suggested.
- PG13: Children under 13 years of age will not be admitted.
- PG16: Persons under 16 years of age will not be admitted.
- 18+: Persons under 18 years of age will not be admitted.
Lithuania
The Lithuanian Film Centre is a state institution under the Ministry of Culture of Lithuania. A film approved for public exhibition receives one of the ratings below based on its content:[89]
- V: Released for all ages. The full name for the classification is visi, which means "all"
- N-7: Released from age 7 and above. Children aged under 7 may be admitted with adult supervision.
- N-13: Released from age 13 and above. Children aged between 7 and 12 may be admitted with adult supervision.
- N-16: Released from age 16 and above. No one under 16 is admitted.
- N-18: Released from age 18 and above. No one under 18 is admitted.
Malaysia
Historically, film censorship in Malaysia was carried out by police under the Theatre Ordinance 1908. In 1954 the Film Censorship Board (LPF) was created to censor films distributed across Malaysia in accordance with the Cinematograph Films Act 1952, and later the Film Censorship Act 2002.[90] Malaysia's motion picture rating system was introduced in 1953, initially classifying films either for General Audiences (Tontonan Umum) or For Adults Only (Untuk Orang Dewasa Sahaja), and in 1996 these classifications were changed to "U" and four different "18" categories (which were amalgamated back into a single classification in 2010). In 2008, the "PG13" classification was introduced, which admitted children under the age of 13 if accompanied by an adult ("PG13" underwent a cosmetic change to "P13" in 2012).[91] In February 2023, the "P13" classification was split in two—a "P12" classification (effectively the same as "P13" but with a slightly lower age threshold) and a prohibitive "13" classification, which bars admission to children under the age of 13. A prohibitive "16" classification was also introduced, barring audiences under the age of 16.[92]
Upon viewing the board will assign one of three categories to the film:[93]
- Lulus Bersih (Passed Clean [i.e. without cuts])
- Lulus Dengan Pengubahan (Passed with Edits/Cuts)
- Tidak Diluluskan Untuk Tayangan (Not Approved for Screening)
Should a film be approved, the Board then assigns the film a classification. As of 2023 the ratings are:[92]
- U (Umum) - Suitable for all ages.
- P12 (Penjaga) – Parental guidance required for audiences under the age of 12.
- 13 – For audiences aged 13 years old and above.
- 16 – For audiences aged 16 years old and above.
- 18 – For audiences aged 18 years old and above.
Maldives
Film in the Maldives are classified by the National Bureau of Classification. Certificates issued are based on the following categories:[94]
- G – Suitable for all ages.
- PG – Parental guidance.
- 12+ – For ages 12 and above.
- 15+ – Suitable for ages 15 and above.
- 18+ – Suitable for ages 18 and above.
- 18+R – Suitable for ages 18 and above. Restricted.
- PU – For professional use only.
Malta
As of 2012, films in Malta are classified by the Film Board in accordance with the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act.[95] As part of an overhaul in 2013 the "14" and "16" age classifications were replaced by "12A" and "15"; the "PG" rating was redefined while "U", "12" and "18" were retained in their existing form.[96]
If the film is deemed "fit for exhibition" it will be awarded one of the following classifications:
- U (Universal) – Suitable for all.
- PG (Parental Guidance) – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
- 12A – Suitable for persons of 12 years and over: Provided that persons younger than 12 years may attend only when accompanied by an adult.
- 12 – Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over.
- 15 – Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over.
- 18 – Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over.
Mauritius
The Film Classification Board (FCB) classifies films and stage plays on behalf of the Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage. Film will be awarded one of the following classifications in accordance with the Film Act 2002 or rejected.[97]
- U (Universal) – Suitable for all audiences.
- PG – Parental Guidance is compulsory for children under the age of 12.
- 15 – Suitable for persons of the age of 15 and above.
- 18 – Suitable for all Adults.
- 18R – Adult audiences only (subject to specified conditions)
- Rejected – Not allowed.
Mexico
The General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography (in Spanish, Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía) is the issuer of ratings for motion pictures. The RTC is an agency of the Secretariat of the Interior (Secretaría de Gobernación). It has its own classification system, as follows:[98][99]
- AA Informative-only rating: Understandable for children under 7 years.
- A Information-only rating: For all age groups.
- B Information-only rating: For adolescents 12 years and older.
- B-15 Information-only rating: Not recommended for children under 15.
- C Restrictive rating: For adults 18 and older.
- D Restrictive rating: Adult movies (legally prohibited to those under 18 years of age).
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the Kijkwijzer system is used, which is executed by the Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media (NICAM). Kijkwijzer is an advisory system for parents, but Dutch law also has a legal provision for public spaces, including cinemas. Children under the specified age limits are only admitted to films carrying an age limit of 6, 9, 12, or 14 if accompanied by an adult. In the case of "16" and "18" rated films, admission is legally prohibited for children under 16 years of age in both categories (a person aged 16 or 17 may rent, see or be admitted to "18" rated films) per section 240a of the Dutch Criminal Code.[100][101][102]
- AL: All ages.
- 6: Potentially harmful to children under 6 years.
- 9: Potentially harmful to children under 9 years.
- 12: Potentially harmful to children under 12 years.
- 14: Potentially harmful to children under 14 years.
- 16: Potentially harmful to children under 16 years.
- 18: Potentially harmful to children under 18 years.
There are also seven descriptor icons used:
- Violence (Geweld)
- Fear (Angst)
- Sexual Content (Seks)
- Discrimination (Discriminatie)
- Drug and/or Alcohol abuse (Drugs- en/of alcoholmisbruik)
- Bad Language (Grof taalgebruik)
- Dangerous Challenges and Stunts (Gevaarlijk gedrag)
Mostly, these icons are used along with other symbols, displaying if a film contains violence, sexual content, frightening scenes, drug or alcohol abuse, discrimination, coarse language or dangerous challenges and stunts. These symbols are also used in television channels broadcasting under license issued in the Netherlands (independent from country for which the channel are dedicated).
New Zealand
The Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 gives the Office of Film and Literature Classification the power to classify publications into three categories: unrestricted, restricted, or "objectionable" (banned).[103][104] With a few exceptions, films, videos, DVDs and restricted computer games must carry a label before being offered for supply or exhibited to the public.[105][106]
In 2017 the Office of Film and Literature Classification created a special RP18 rating for online content in response to the Netflix television series, 13 Reasons Why. The new classification reflects concerns raised with 17 and 18 year olds in New Zealand being at a higher risk of suicide.[107][108][109] The current ratings are:[110]
- G: Anyone can be shown or sold this.
- PG: Films and games with a PG label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. The PG label means guidance from a parent or guardian is recommended for younger viewers.
- M: Films and games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. Films with an M label are more suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.[111][112]
- RP13: Restricted to persons 13 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.
- RP16: Restricted to persons 16 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.
- RP18: Restricted to persons 18 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian (online content only).
- R13: Restricted to persons 13 years and over.
- R15: Restricted to persons 15 years and over.
- R16: Restricted to persons 16 years and over.
- R18: Restricted to persons 18 years and over.
- R: Restricted exclusively to a certain audience.
Nigeria
The National Film and Video Censors Board classifies films, videos, DVDs, and VCDs. Classifications carrying an age rating are legally restricted, although the "15" and "18" classifications do not apply to people below 2 years of age.[113] [114] The categories are:
- G: Suitable for viewing by persons of all ages.
- PG: Parental Guidance is advised.
- 12A: Not suitable for people under the age of 12. A child must be accompanied by an adult to view the film.
- 12: Not permitted for people under the age of 12.
- 15: Not permitted for persons under the age of 15.
- 18: Not permitted for people under the age of 18.
- RE: Films which fall under this category are to be exhibited and distributed only in specially licensed premises.
Norway
In Norway, all films—whether they are exhibited in cinemas, distributed on video, shown on television or streamed through on-demand services—are required by law to be classified. Films shown in cinemas must be classified by the distributor, and films made available by other means must be classified by whoever who has the rights to make them available in Norway. Classifications are mandated to follow the guidelines and age limits set by the Norwegian Media Authority (Medietilsynet).[115] The law previously required films to be classified by the Norwegian Media Authority, but this was repealed in 2022.[116]
The following age limits apply to films:[115]
- A – Suitable for all.
- 6 – 6 years (no restriction for children accompanied by an adult).
- 9 – 9 years (children down to 6 years accompanied by an adult).
- 12 – 12 years (children down to 9 years accompanied by an adult).
- 15 – 15 years (children down to 12 years accompanied by an adult).
- 18 – 18 years (no one under this age admitted).
Philippines
In the Philippines, motion pictures, along with television programs, are rated by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, a special agency of the Office of the President. As of 2012, the Board uses six classification ratings.[117]
- G (General Audiences) – Viewers of all ages are admitted.
- PG (Parental Guidance) – Viewers below 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult.
- R-13 (Restricted-13) – Only viewers who are 13 years old and above can be admitted.
- R-16 (Restricted-16) – Only viewers who are 16 years old and above can be admitted.
- R-18 (Restricted-18) – Only viewers who are 18 years old and above can be admitted.
- X (Not For Public Exhibition) – "X-rated" films are not suitable for public exhibition.
Independent, foreign-language and art-house films released in the Philippines are not rated by the MTRCB themselves but are instead rated through the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Nevertheless, the same rating system applies.[118]
Portugal
Movies are rated in Portugal by the Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos of the Ministry of Culture. In cinemas the ratings are mandatory (subject to parental guidance) whereas for video releases they are merely advisory, except in the case of pornographic content.[119] Children under the age of 4 were formerly prohibited from public film performances, but a special category was introduced for this age group when the classification system was overhauled in 2014. A category for 14-year-olds was also introduced, and the lowest age rating was dropped from 4 years of age to 3.[120][121] The categories are the following:[121]
- Para todos os públicos – For all the public (especially designed for children under 3 years of age).
- M/3 Passed for viewers aged 3 and older.
- M/6 Passed for viewers aged 6 and older.
- M/12 Passed for viewers aged 12 and older.
- M/14 Passed for viewers aged 14 and older.
- M/16 Passed for viewers aged 16 and older.
- M/18 Passed for viewers aged 18 and older.
- P Special rating supplementary to the M/18 age rating denoting "pornography".
Qatar
Ratings in Qatar are set by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.[122][123]
- G – General Audience
- PG – Parental Guidance
- PG-13 – Individuals under 13 not admitted without adult accompaniment.
- PG-15 – Individuals under 15 not admitted without adult accompaniment.
- 15+ – Individuals under 15 not admitted.
- 18+ – Individuals under 18 not admitted.
Romania
Ratings in Romania are set by the National Center of Cinematography (Romanian: Centrul Național al Cinematografiei) (CNC).[124]
- AG (audiență generală) – General audience.
- AP-12 (acordul părinților pentru copiii sub 12 ani) – Parental guidance for children under 12.
- N-15 (nerecomandat tinerilor sub 15 ani) – Not recommended for children under 15.
- IM-18 (interzis minorilor) – Prohibited to minors under 18.
- IM-18-XXX (interzis minorilor și proiecției cu public) – Prohibited to minors under 18 and projection in public.
- IC (interdicție de comunicare) – Prohibition of communication.
Russia
Since 2012, the rating appears inside circles, which indicate age restrictions followed by a plus(+), and appears in most shows, including TV and Internet shows in Russia.[125][126]
The indication shown:
- 0+ – All ages are admitted.
- 6+ для детей старше 6 лет (For children over 6 years) – Unsuitable for children under 6.
- 12+ для детей старше 12 лет (For children over 12 years) – Unsuitable for children under 12.
- 16+ для детей старше 16 лет (For children over 16 years) – Unsuitable for children under 16.
- 18+ запрещено для детей (Prohibited for children) – Prohibited for children under 18.
- Фильмы, которым отказано в классификации (Refused classification) – Banned.
Saudi Arabia
Film classification in Saudi Arabia is administered by the General Authority of Media Regulation (Gmedia; formerly known as the General Commission for Audiovisual Media or GCAM), after the reintroduction of film theatres in the country, as of 2017. GCAM (now Gmedia) officially approved a system in 2018,[127] and revised it in 2022 to incorporate a "PG15" rating,[128] which has later officially replaced the "R12" rating.[129] The classifications are:[130]
- G: General – For the general public.
- PG: Parental Guidance – Adult supervision recommended for children under the age of 12.
- PG12: Parental Guidance 12 – Adult supervision required for children under the age of 12.
- PG15: Parental Guidance 15 – Adult supervision required for children under the age of 15.
- R15: Audiences under the age of 15 are prohibited.
- R18: Audiences under the age of 18 are prohibited.
Singapore
Film classification in Singapore was introduced on 1 July 1991 and comes under the jurisdiction of the Board of Film Censors (BFC), currently part of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). There were three ratings originally: G (General), PG (Parental Guidance) and R (Restricted to 18 years and above). Prior to then films were either approved or effectively banned. Since then, there have been several alterations to the ratings over the years. In September 1991, a Restricted (Artistic) (R(A)) rating was introduced to replace the previous R-rating so as to allow the screening of certain art-house films which would otherwise have been banned without said rating, with an increased age restriction set at 21 years of age.[131] The R(A) rating has since been replaced by NC16 (No Children under 16), M18 (Mature 18) and R21 (Restricted 21). A PG13 (Parental Guidance 13) rating, introduced in 2011, is the latest rating to be introduced. The G, PG and PG13 ratings are advisory while NC16, M18 and R21 carry age restrictions. Video ratings are mostly the same as the cinema ratings, except only go up to M18. Some titles, such as documentaries, children's programmes and sports programmes may be exempt from classification on video, but all titles must be classified for public theatrical exhibition.[132][133]
The categories are:
- G: General – Suitable for all ages.
- PG: Parental Guidance – Suitable for all but parents should guide their young.
- PG13: Parental Guidance 13 – Suitable for persons aged 13 and above but parental guidance is advised for children below 13.
- NC16: No Children Under 16 – Suitable for persons aged 16 and above.
- M18: Mature 18 – Suitable for persons aged 18 and above.
- R21: Restricted 21 – Suitable for adults aged 21 and above (restricted to licensed cinemas).
In exceptional cases, a film may be refused classification if it either exceeds the permissible limits of the R21 classification, contains any material that undermines or is likely to undermine public order, or is likely to be prejudicial to national interest.
Slovakia
Jednotný systém označovania (English: Unified System of Age Rating/Labeling) (JSO) is a statutory board of Ministry of Culture of Slovakia under act 589/2007, which regulates age restriction of films, television programs and video games in Slovakia.[134][135] In 2024, rating were once again updated, this time content descriptions were added and ratings -7, 7+, 12+ and 15+ were abolished.[136][137][138]
The age ratings are:
- "Teddy bear's head" – Content suitable for children younger than 12 years.
- U – General audience
- 7 – Not recommended for children younger than 7 years.
- 12 – Not recommended for people younger than 12 years.
- 15 – Not recommended for people younger than 15 years.
- 18 – Prohibited for minors under 18 years of age.
The educational movie ratings, which have since been abolished, were:
- -7 – Targeted at children younger than 7 years.
- 7+ – Appropriate for children older than 7 years.
- 12+ – Appropriate for people 12 years and over.
- 15+ – Appropriate for people 15 years and over.
New content descriptors and icons were added including:
- Sex
- Nudity (Nahota)
- Drugs (Zavislost)
- Language (Vulgarizmus)
- Violence (Nasilie)
- Discrimination (Diskriminacia)
- Fear (Strach)
South Africa
In South Africa, films are classified by the Film and Publication Board.[139] Distributors and exhibitors are legally compelled to comply with the age ratings.[140] All broadcasters, cinemas and distributors of DVD/video and computer games must comply with the following:[141][142]
- A: Suitable for all.
- PG: Parental Guidance
- 7–9PG: Not suitable for children under the age of 7. Children aged 7–9 years old may not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- 10–12PG: Not suitable for children under the age of 10. Children aged 10–12 years old may not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
- 13: Not suitable for children under the age of 13.
- 16: Not suitable for persons under the age of 16.
- 18: Not suitable for persons under the age of 18.
- X18: No one under 18 admitted; restricted to licensed adult premises.
- XX: Must not be distributed or exhibited in public.
There are also sub-descriptors used with some of the ratings:
- S for sex.
- L for language.
- V for violence.
- P for prejudice.
- N for nudity.
- H for horror.
- D for substance abuse.
- SV for sexual violence.
South Korea
The Korea Media Rating Board (영상물등급위원회) in Busan administers South Korea's film classification system. There are four general purpose ratings, comprising an "All" category for films that are suitable for all ages, and three age-restrictive categories: 12, 15 and 19.[143] Children below the ages of 12 and 15 are admitted to 12- and 15-rated films respectively, if accompanied by an adult. The 19-rating replaced the 18-rating on May 1st 2024; this change was retrospective, meaning that all films which were previously rated 18 had their former ratings withdrawn and uprated to 19.[144] As with the previous classification minors are prohibited. A "restrictive" rating also exists which confines exhibition to specially licensed venues.[145] The KMBR divides licensed films into the following categories:
- ALL (전체관람가) – Film suitable for all ages.
- 12 (12세이상관람가) – Film intended for audiences 12 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed.
- 15 (15세이상관람가) – Film intended for audiences 15 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed.
- 19 (청소년관람불가) – No one under 19 is allowed to watch this film.
- Restricted Screening (제한상영가) – Film needs a certain restriction in screening or advertisement as it is considered a highly bad influence to universal human dignity, social value, good customs or national emotion due to excessive expression of nudity, violence, social behavior, etc. (technically not an age restriction but films with this rating may only be screened at "adults only" theatres, with the age of majority set at 19).
Classification ratings are determined by the following:[146]
- Theme (주제) - The effect on the formation emotions, values of group of age as well as the ability to understand and accept the theme.
- Sex and Nudity (선정성) - Level of exposure of human body as well as caress, sexual intercourse and other sexual activities.
- Violence (폭력성) - Level of damage to human body and oppression through torture and blood battles, pain, indignity and sexual violence.
- Language (대사) - Level and frequency of vulgar language and slangs.
- Horror (공포) - Level of psychological shock resulting from tension, stimuli and threat.
- Drugs (약물) - Level of drugs use and promotion or glamorization of such activities.
- Imitative Behavior (모방위험) - Level of imitation, encouragement and stimulus to perform the expressed act of murder, drug, suicide, school violence and out casting and use of weapons.
Spain
All films to be commercially released in Spain in any medium must be submitted to the ICAA (Instituto de Cinematografía y Artes Audiovisuales - Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts Institute). Classifications are advisory except for X-rated films, which are restricted to specially licensed venues. A supplementary classification, "Especialmente Recomendada para la Infancia" (Especially recommended for children), is sometimes appended to the lowest two classifications.[147] Another supplementary classification, "Especialmente recomendada para el fomento de la igualdad de género" (Especially recommended for the promotion of gender equality), is sometimes appended to any of the classifications except the last one.[148]
- A(i) – General admission.
- 7(i) – Not recommended for audiences under 7.
- 12 – Not recommended for audiences under 12.
- 16 – Not recommended for audiences under 16.
- 18 – Not recommended for audiences under 18.
- X – Prohibited for audiences under 18 (may only be shown in premises where adult films are screened).
Sweden
The Swedish Media Council ("Statens medieråd") is a government agency with the aims to reduce the risk of harmful media influences among minors and to empower minors as conscious media users.[149] The classification bestowed on a film should not be viewed as recommendations on the suitability for children, as the law the council operates under (SFS 2010:1882) only mandates them to assess the relative risk to children's well-being. It is not a legal requirement to submit a film to the Media Council.[150] The councils classification only applies to public exhibition, and the law does not require classification of home media.[151]
The following categories are used:[152][153]
- Btl (Barntillåten) – All ages.
- 7 – Children under the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 7.
- 11 – Children over the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 11.
- Not Approved/15 – Children over the age of 11, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films with a 15-year limit.[154]
Switzerland
Switzerland has adopted Germany's Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK). Under Swiss law, however, children up to two years younger than the age recommendations will be admitted if accompanied by a person invested with parental authority.[155]
Taiwan
From 1994 until 2015, the Government Information Office (GIO) classified films into four categories (General Audience/Protected/Parental Guidance/Restricted) pursuant to its issued Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China (電影片分級處理辦法 in traditional Chinese):[156] The "Parental Guidance" rating previously prohibited viewing by children under the age of 12 and required adolescents aged 12–17 to be accompanied by an adult. In 2015, the "Parental Guidance" rating was further divided into two categories: one that prohibits children under the age of 12 and one that prohibits adolescents under the age of 15.[157][158][159]
- 0+: 普遍級(普) (General Audience) – Viewing is permitted for audiences of all ages.
- 6+: 保護級(護) (Protected) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 6; children between 6 and 11 shall be accompanied and given guidance by parents, teachers, seniors, adult relatives or friends.
- 12+: 輔導十二歲級(輔12) (Parental Guidance 12) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 12.
- 15+: 輔導十五歲級(輔15) (Parental Guidance 15) – Viewing is not permitted for those under 15.
- 18+: 限制級(限) (Restricted) – Viewing is not permitted for those under 18.
Thailand
A motion picture rating system was proposed in the Film and Video Act of 2007, and was passed on December 20, 2007 by the Thai military-appointed National Legislative Assembly, replacing laws which had been in place since 1930. The draft law was met with resistance from the film industry and independent filmmakers. Activists had hoped for a less-restrictive approach; however, films are still subject to censorship, or can be banned from release altogether if the film is deemed to "undermine or disrupt social order and moral decency, or might impact national security or the pride of the nation".[160]
The ratings were put into effect in August 2009.[161] They are as follows:
- P – Educational.
- G – General audience.
- 13 – Suitable for viewers aged 13 years and over.
- 15 – Suitable for viewers aged 15 years and over.
- 18 – Suitable for viewers aged 18 years and over.
- 20 – Content is unsuitable for viewers aged under 20.
- Banned – Films that are not allowed to screen publicly in Thailand.
Turkey
In Turkey, movies to be shown in cinemas are rated by the Evaluation and Classification Board of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. All films to be made commercially available must be classified, except in the case of educational films which are labeled as "for educational purposes" instead. The board also has the power to refuse classification in extreme cases (producers and distributors can submit an edited version of a movie to the board but edited versions may also be rejected if still deemed inappropriate); in this case, the movie will be banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals.[162][163]
- Genel İzleyici Kitlesi – General audience.
- 6A – Viewers under the age of 6 may watch with accompanying family members.
- 6+ – Restricted to viewers aged 6 and over.
- 10A – Viewers under the age of 10 may watch with accompanying family members.
- 10+ – Restricted to viewers aged 10 and over.
- 13A – Viewers under the age of 13 may watch with accompanying family members.
- 13+ – Restricted to viewers aged 13 and over.
- 16+ – Restricted to viewers aged 16 and over.
- 18+ – Restricted to viewers aged 18 and over.
In addition to the age ratings, content is also assessed for violence/horror, sexuality and negative examples i.e. drugs, vulgar and slang language.
Ukraine
The Ukrainian State Film Agency is the central executive body of cinematography in Ukraine. The Ratings issued by the Derzhkino are:[164]
- DA: ДА (Дитяча аудиторія): Film aimed for children. They contain no violence or obscenity.
- ZA: ЗА (Загальна аудиторія): Suitable for all.
- 12: Suitable for children aged 12 and older; those under 12 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult as parents may find upsetting to them.
- 16: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 16 years of age.
- 18: Not allowed for viewing by persons under 18 years of age. Additionally, "18" rated features may only be screened in theatres after 18:00, and they may be broadcast on television only after 22:00.
- Denied: Відмовлено: Refused a classification by the Derzhkino. Content may not be shown, advertised, or distributed anywhere in Ukraine.
- Films can be rejected if they promote war, violence, cruelty, and fascism aimed at eliminating Ukraine's independence.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has had a form of an age rating system for theatrical films since circa early 1980s, established under the federal 1980 Press and Publications Law, and originally authorised by the Ministry of Information and Culture (1972–2006).[165] The National Media Council, established in 2006 when the ministry was eventually dissolved, would continue practising categorising films by perceiving content[166] until February 2018, when it officially re-established the film age rating system under new guidelines, whilst also introducing new age rating systems for video games and print publications.[167][168]
In June 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Youth launched the Media Regulatory Office to execute a number of functions and tasks previously under the National Media Council,[169] following a restructure of the federal U.A.E. government that was approved in July 2020.[170] This made the Media Regulatory Office the current authority for age ratings in the U.A.E. as of June 2021.
As of December 2021, the following are the official classifications used for films in the U.A.E.:
- G – For public viewing, suitable for all age groups.
- PG – For public viewing, with adult supervision.
- PG13 – Persons below 13 allowed with adult supervisions.
- PG15 – Persons below 15 allowed with adult supervisions.
- 15+ – Ages 15 and above only.
- 18+ – Ages 18 and above only.
- 21+ – Ages 21 and above only. Films that receive this classification are legally restricted to its age group, but are authorised for commercial exhibition guaranteed without edits.[171][172]
United Kingdom
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) classifies films to be publicly exhibited in the United Kingdom, although statutory powers remain with local councils which can overrule any of the BBFC's decisions. Since 1984, the BBFC also classifies films made commercially available through a home video format. If the BBFC refuses a classification this effectively amounts to a ban (although local councils retain the legal right to overturn it in the case of cinema exhibition). The BBFC's regulatory powers do not extend to the Internet, so a film they have banned on physical media can still be made available via streaming media/video on demand. Videos designed to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification; exempt films may be marked as "E", but this is not an official label.[173][174]
The current BBFC system is:[175]
- U (Universal – Suitable for all) – A U-rated film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
- PG (Parental Guidance) – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG-rated film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
- 12A / 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over) – Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A-rated film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.
- 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and older) – No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15-rated film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15-rated video.
- 18 (Suitable only for adults) – No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18-rated film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18-rated video.
- R18 (To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults only) – The R18 category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18-rated video works may not be supplied by mail order.
Older video works still in circulation may still carry the deprecated Uc label, classifying the work as "Especially suitable for pre-school children".[174]
United States
In the United States, film classification is a voluntary process with the ratings issued by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) via the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA).[176][177] The system was established in 1968, but the version listed below is the most recent revision, having been in effect since 1996.[178] An unrated film is often informally denoted by "NR" in newspapers and so forth.[179]
- G (General Audiences) – All ages admitted.
- PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) – Some material may not be suitable for children.
- PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- R (Restricted) – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- NC-17 (Adults Only) – No one 17 and under admitted.
Venezuela
Age ratings are divided into several categories. The age that corresponds to the category and the level of enforcement is defined by municipality ordinances.
In the San Cristóbal municipality the following ratings apply:[180]
- AA – Aimed at children under 12 years of age.
- A – Suitable for all ages.
- B – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
- C – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
- D – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.
In the Baruta municipality the following ratings apply:[181]
- A – Suitable for all ages.
- B – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
- C – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
- D – Suitable for adults.
In the Maracaibo municipality children under the age of two are not admitted to performances and the ratings are enforced:[182]
- A – Suitable for all ages.
- B – Suitable for audiences aged 14 years or older.
- C – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.
Vietnam
All theatrical releases are screened by the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Travel of Vietnam to ensure suitability for public viewing. Regardless of the rating, some scenes may be altered or removed to comply with regulations. The classification was revised in 2022 to incorporate a parental accompaniment rating.[183][184]
The current ratings are:[185]
- P (Vietnamese: Phổ cập, meaning Universal) – Suitable for all ages.
- K – Viewers under 13 years old are admitted provided that they are with their parents or guardians.
- T13 – Viewers under age 13 are not admitted.
- T16 – Viewers under age 16 are not admitted.
- T18 – Viewers under age 18 are not admitted.
- C – Prohibited.
See also
- Television content rating system
- Video game content rating system
- Mobile software content rating system
Notes
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External links
- IMDb's information about rating systems from all over the world.
- FilmClassifications.com Information regarding film classifications from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Australia Australian Classification Board (ACB).
- Austria .
- Denmark Medierådet for Børn og Unge (The Media Council for Children and Young People).
- Finland Finnish Centre for Media Education and Audiovisual Media.
- France Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC).
- Germany Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK).
- Iceland Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði (FRÍSK).
- India Central Board of Film Certification.
- Irish Archived 2022-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Film Censor's Office.
- Italy Board of Film Classification.
- Japan Administration Commission of Motion Picture Code of Ethics.
- South Korea Korea Media Rating Board (KMRB).
- Malaysia Lembaga Penapisan Filem Malaysia (Malaysia Film Filter Board)
- Netherlands Kijkwijzer (and Nicam).
- New Zealand Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC).
- Nigeria National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).
- Norway Media Authority.
- Philippines Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)
- Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
- Sweden Statens medieråd.
- South African Film and Publications Board (FPB).
- Spain Instituto de Cinematografía y Artes Audiovisuales - Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts Institute (ICAA).
- United Kingdom British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
- USA Motion Picture Association (MPA).