What does the age rating 15 mean?

15 is a rating given by the BBFC that determines that a particular form of media is suitable only for persons aged 15 or over. Nobody younger than 15 can buy a 15-rated video, or see a 15-rated film in a cinema. It replaced the AA certificate in 1982.

Is 15 an age rating?

Films classified 12A contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the Ratings info for that film in advance. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

What age rating is signs?

PG-13
The MPAA rated Signs PG-13 for some frightening moments.

What does the rating 16+ mean?

Young Adults. (16+) Ages 16 and over (16) Adults. (18+)

What films rated 15?

10 Films You Won’t Believe Are Rated 15

  • ANY of the Final Destination series. Video via YouTube.
  • The Equalizer. Video via YouTube.
  • Sabotage. Video via YouTube.
  • Jason X. Video via YouTube.
  • The Thing. Video via YouTube.
  • Society. Video via YouTube.
  • Land of the Dead. Video via YouTube.
  • John Wick. Video via YouTube.

What is a 12 A rating?

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 film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.

Can a 10 year old see a 15 film?

(PG) Parental Guidance 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. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a ’15’ film in a cinema.

What does NC 17 stand for?

no children 17 and under
abbreviation. Trademark. no children 17 and under: a rating assigned to a movie by the Motion Picture Association of America advising that persons under the age of 18 will not be admitted to a theater showing the film.

Are signs scary for kids?

Signs is excellent but may be too intense for younger or more sensitive kids. The children, played by Rory Culkin and Abigail Breslin, are just right. They act like smart kids who know what loss is and are scared but also tantalized by what is going on around them.

Why is unbreakable rated PG-13?

Unbreakable is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for mature themes, some disturbing violent content and a sexual reference.

Can 13 year olds watch TV-14?

TV-14. This program may be unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Programs rated TV-14 contain material that parents or adult guardians may find unsuitable for children under the age of 14.

When do the new age rating symbols come into effect?

The 12 symbol may only be used for packaged media and VOD. The new age rating symbols came into effect for theatrical on 31 October 2019. We encourage the use of our symbols on print and digital media and on publicity materials for individual films and for cinemas, in foyers, on-screen, on websites and on apps.

How big do BBFC age ratings symbols have to be?

The minimum size at which the letters and numbers inside the symbols (e.g. U, 15, R18) must be displayed is now 4mm (rather than the previous 5mm). This does not mean that the letters and numbers must be displayed at exactly 4mm, only that the absolute minimum size for display is now 4mm.

What to look for in a 15 year old?

Cognitive development: At this age, teens can have deep, philosophical arguments, and they can fuse information and apply concepts across different disciplines. Expect them to form firm, independent beliefs around moral subjects — and passionately defend those beliefs — even though their opinions often outstrip their experience.

What’s the going on at age 15-17?

What’s going on at age 15–17? Cognitive development: At this age, teens can have deep, philosophical arguments, and they can fuse information and apply concepts across different disciplines.