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To obtain release for show or sale, the mass majority of DVDs undergo a
review and certification process - providing some general classifications of
content and their suitability for audiences. Some DVDs are exempted from
certification on grounds of being designed to inform, educate or instruct; for
example concerned with sport, religion or music.
This online library utilises a hybrid system based on the British Board of
Film Classification (BBFC) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
ratings systems.
Click on the Certification codes and logos for a more detailed description of
the classification and a list of respective DVDs.
| Code |
Certification |
Information |
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U |
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A ?U? film should be suitable for audiences aged four
years and over.
Though not specifically signifying a children's film, generally
containing nothing in theme, language, nudity and sex, violence, etc.
that would, in the view of the Rating Board, be offensive to parents
whose younger children view the film. |
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PG |
 |
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.
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| 12 |
 |
Suitable for 12 years
and over. |
| 13 |
 |
Parents, by this sterner rating, are alerted to be very
careful about the attendance of their under-teenage children. |
| 15 |
 |
Suitable only for 15 years and over. |
| R |
 |
May include strong language, violence,
nudity, drug abuse, other elements, or a combination of the above. |
| 18 |
  |
Suitable only for adults,
18 or over. |
| E |
  |
An exempted work, designed to inform, educate or instruct; is concerned with sport,
religion or music; or is a video game.
Not depicting human sexual activity or gross violence to any
significant extent.
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| NR |
|
Alas! No BBFC or MPAA rating noted for this one yet!
Drop me a line if you're in a quandary about a particular unrated
DVD. |
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