BBFC & MPAA Rating Systems

SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121

For all those out there who are not from Britain, which at the moment is all of you, this is a run down of how film certificates work in Britain Very Happy

- Universal Children's - Videos classified Uc are particularly suitable for pre-school children.

- Universal - Videos classified U are particularly suitable for children above the age of 4

- 'PG' Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

- 12A – Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video or DVD. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult.

- '15' – Suitable only for 15 years and over. No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video or DVD.

- 18' – Suitable only for adults. No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.

- 'R18' - To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years. The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex between adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and videos may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.
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Reality2Insomnia · Moderator Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 125

Oh, I was wondering why your Evil Dead box set had the 18 stamped on it. Now I know. Very Happy

That's a pretty big rating system you guys have there in the UK!

Cheers!!

--Ryan
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Jamie66 · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:51 am Post subject:

Wow different, in Aus it's just C,G,PG,M,M15+,R. Pretty simple to understand.

SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121

Hahahaha trust the British people to make everything confusing...Yeah we have had this rating system since 1984 when the Video Recordings Act was brought into action and a lot of horror movies were banned here for example:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (was banned from 1979 to 2000)
The Evil Dead (was banned from 1982 - 1990)
The Exorcist (was banned from 1974 - 2002)

The British Government don't take kindly to explicit violence and sex...Do you guys know of any films that were banned in your countries?
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Reality2Insomnia · Moderator Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 125

It's very rare for a movie to be banned here in the states, but back in the '30s films like Freaks and Frankenstein were banned in certain cities. But nowadays we have the First Amendment to back-up most film making, however there are many people that wish Michael Moore's films would be banned. Laughing

Cheers!!

--Ryan
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Jamie66 · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject:

I can't remember any movies that have been banned here in Aus, I know some games have like Manhunt and GTA San Andreas was for awhile. But otehr then that no idea.

SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121

Yeah I knew Manhunt had been banned pretty much everywhere lol...That game sucked so bad...Hey if you want I can open up a thread in general bullcrap so we can all review games as well...What do you think?
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Reality2Insomnia · Moderator Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 125

Manhunt 2 has been quickly banned in many areas, but here in the US it's getting an Adult rating.

That would be great man!

Cheers!!

--Ryan
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SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121

Ok I'll set it up now but then I gotta get to bed, it's 2am here...I'll answer any posts in the morning lol...I'm drained...Take care guys! Very Happy

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Reality2Insomnia · Moderator Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 125

Goodnight man!

Cheers!!

--Ryan
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Jamie66 · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:28 am Post subject:

Sweet idea Smokey, I sold a bunch load of my old PS2 last week and brought NFS Carbon, Tony Hawk 8, Spiderman 3 and AFL 07 (An Aussie Game) I wnat to buy Transformers aswell because the movie was great, so hopefully the game will be too.

SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121

NFS Carbon is a sweet game...I have it for the PC...I love the fact that there is a team work option on this one, it really does make the game more interesting...Well anyway the thread is open now, I might make one for discussion on TV shows too..Let me know what you think.
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Jamie66 · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject:

If I get any ideas (Or steal other peoples ideas Cool

) I'll let you know.

Joeywan · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:44 am Post subject:

Wow Both of you have complicated rating systems, but thats just because I'm not used to it. Very Happy

We only have four ratings here in the US.
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SmokeTwoJoint5 · Site Admin Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 121