Movie Ratings

  Films and videos are classified to help you decide if a particular movie is suitable for your family. A film's content may mean that only certain age groups may see it in the theatre or rent the video from a retail outlet. In some cases it may be left to a parent or other adult to decide if a film is suitable for a younger viewer.    

Theatres and retail video outlets are obliged by law to enforce the age limitations.

  General (G)

Suitable for viewers of all ages.

  Parental Guidance (PG)

Parental guidance is advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children.

  14 Accompaniment (14A)

Suitable for viewing by persons 14 years of age and older. Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.

  18 Accompaniment (18A)

Suitable for viewing by persons 18 years of age and older. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Persons under 14 years of age are strictly prohibited from viewing the film. May contain: explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror.

  Restricted (R)

Admittance restricted to persons 18 years of age and over. Content not suitable for minors. Contains frequent use of sexual activity, brutal/graphic violence, intense horror and/or other disturbing content.