12A/12 Rating

12A/12 - 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. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.

Discrimination - Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.

Drugs - Misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

Imitable behaviour - No promotion of potentially dangerous behaviour which children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons such as knives.

No endorsement of anti-social behaviour.

Language - There may be moderate language. Strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

Nudity - There may be nudity, but in a sexual context it must be brief and discreet.

Sex - Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed.

Moderate sex references are permitted, but frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

Threat - There may be moderate physical and psychological threat and horror sequences. Although some scenes may be disturbing, the overall tone should not be.

Horror sequences should not be frequent or sustained.

Violence - There may be moderate violence but it should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context.

Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and its depiction must be justified by context.