Advisory categories for films
The following three classification categories are advisory categories.
This means there are no legal restrictions about viewing films with these markings:
General (G) |
The content is very mild in impact. The G classification is suitable for everyone. G products may contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are very mild in impact. However, some G-classified films may contain content that is not of interest to children. |
Parental Guidance (PG) |
The content is mild in impact. The impact of PG (Parental Guidance) classified films and computer games should be no higher than mild, but they may contain content that children find confusing or upsetting and may require the guidance or parents and guardians. They may, for example, contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are mild in impact. It is not recommended for viewing or playing by persons under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians |
Mature (M)
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The content is moderate in impact. Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact and are recommended for teenagers aged 15 years and over. Children under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category. However, M classified films may include classifiable elements such as violence and nudity of moderate impact that are not recommended for children under 15 years. Parents and guardians may need to find out more about the film's specific content before deciding whether the material is suitable for their child. |
The Restricted categories for films
The following classification categories are restricted categories.This means there are legal restrictions on viewing these films.
| Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)  |
The content is strong in impact.
MA 15+ classified material contains strong content and is legally
restricted to persons 15 years and over. It may contain classifiable
elements such as sex scenes and drug use that are strong in impact.
Cinema staff may request that the person show proof of their age before allowing them to
watch an MA 15+ film. Children under the age of 15 may not legally
watch, buy or hire MA 15+ classified material unless they are in the
company of a parent or adult guardian. Children under 15 who go to the
cinema to see an MA 15+ film must be accompanied by a parent or adult
guardian for the duration of the film. The parent or adult guardian must
also purchase the movie ticket for the child.
The guardian must be an adult exercising parental control over the
person under 15 years of age. The guardian needs to be 18 years or
older.
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Restricted (R18+)
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The content is high in impact.
R 18+ classified material is restricted to adults. Such material may
contain classifiable elements such as sex scenes and drug use that are
high in impact. Some material classified R18+ may be offensive to
sections of the adult community. A person will be asked for proof of
their age before viewing R18+ films at a cinema.
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