There are many different audience restrictions for specific reasons such as sexual scenes, swearing, graphic images, explicit scenes,etc. You typically wouldn't see horror films of a U, PG or 12 rating for the reason that it could involve a lot of violence or inappropriate things which could possibly influence the younger generation to get involved in this kind of stuff. Films should always be age rated for multiple reasons which could possibly affect others.
U is universal films which are aloud to be watched by all ages. The age which is specified is for those aged 4 and over which we know would not involve anything explicit or violent. However the only words or bad language you may come across would possibly be something like 'damn'. Whether the child is affected or upset by anything would simply be personal reasons.
PG is parental guidance, this means that they are suitable for most ages however there are some scenes where the parent should be present or they should be there if they don't want there child to see a specific part of the film. Alternatively, as long as they have someone over the age of 16 accompanying them, they are able to watch it.
12 rated films mean that no one under the age of 12 can buy, watch or rent any films with that specific rating. There are two age 12 certificates, one being shown in the image above and the other is 12A which is again being anyone 12 or above but with accompany of an adult. This rated films could consist of actual offensive swear words such as f***, however this would only be every so often not constant. It is often that sexual scenes or nudity is shown however it is aloud to be shown discreetly and not frequent at all.
15 rated films mean that no one under the age of 15 can buy, watch or rent any films with that specific rating. These films consist of more frequent swearing and explicit scene as well as more sexual scenes. The 15 age certificate is a reasonable age as there are many films that could be watched by people aged 15 however are marked 18. The 15 age certificate attracts a wider and larger audience.
18 rated films mean that no one under the age of 18 can buy, watch or rent any films with that specific rating. The sort of things it contains that make it an 18 film are frequent strong language and violence and also frequent sexual scene. There is also an R18 rating
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