Because the age ratings to the films I looked at are between 12A – 18, I will need to look

at what is included in these age certificates…

What’s included in a …

• A 12/12A can have swearing but it needs not happen frequently.

• Sex can be discreet in 12/12As• Moderate injuries can be shown , the gore cannot be

emphasised. • Weapons may be shown but they cannot be made to look

good. • Dangerous behaviour such as suicide could be shown but it

wont be shown for long so no viewers would copy the behaviour.

• The difference between these two certificates is that the 12 is for DVD’s only and the 12A is for films at the cinema.

• There is no limit on the amount of swearing allowed in a 15

• There might be discriminatory language but it won’t be endorsed

• Sexual activity can be shown in a 15 it just can’t go in to too much detail

• Any nudity can be shown.• Violence can be shown in a 15 but it can’t dwell

on injury• There can be verbal sexual violence• Drug taking can be shown but the film cannot

promote it.

• There is no limit on normal swear words or strong swear words in an 18.

• Discriminatory language can be used and the theme could also be related to it.

• There are no restrictions on nudity or sexual activity in an 18

• Violence can be shown in very strong detail.• Drug taking can be shown in an 18 but the film

still cannot promote the use of them.