Film Classicification
Please find below a guide to the various classifications that a film may receive. Certificates showing a film’s classification will be clearly displayed at screening venues, and will often have a note describing the nature of content in the film that may be of concern to viewers.
Find out more about Film Classification and Ratings here.
G – Unrestricted
Anyone can be shown this.
PG – Unrestricted
Parental guidance may be needed for younger viewers.
M – Unrestricted
Recommended more suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.
R13 – Restricted
It is illegal for anyone to show or sell this to someone under 13 years of age.
R15 – Restricted
It is illegal for anyone to show or sell this to someone under 15 years of age.
R16 – Restricted
It is illegal for anyone to show or sell this to someone under 16 years of age.
R18 – Restricted
It is illegal to show or sell this to someone under 18 years of age.
R – Restricted
R means that there is a special restriction. Refer to the words on the right of the label for the full conditions.
RP13 – Restricted
It is illegal to show or sell this to someone under 13 years of age unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
RP16 – Restricted
It is illegal to show or sell this to someone under 16 years of age unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
