General Exhibition

(Suitable for all ages)

This is a category which is considered suitable for all viewers.

The (G) classification symbol does not necessarily indicate that the film is one that children will enjoy. Parents should feel confident that children can watch material in this classification without supervision.

Parental Guidance

(Parental guidance recommended for persons under 15 years)

The (PG) classification signals to parents that material in this category contains depictions or references which could be confusing or upsetting, to children without adult guidance.

Material classified (PG) will not be harmful or disturbing to children.

Mature

(Recommended for audiences 15 years and over)

Films classified (M) contain material that is considered to be potentially harmful or disturbing to those under 15 years. It is recommended that any person under this age be accompanied by an adult when seeing this film.

The classification is only advisory however, and access to (M) rated films is legally unrestricted.

Mature Accompanied

(Restrictions apply to persons under the age of 15*)

Material classified (MA) deals with issues, or contains depictions, which are considered likely to be harmful or disturbing to viewers under 15 years of age.

*The (MA) category is legally restricted. Children under fifteen will not be allowed to see (MA) films in the cinema or hire them on video unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

Restricted

(Restricted to adults 18 years and over)

The (R) category is legally restricted to adults. No person under 18 years of age will be allowed in to the cinema at all. Cinema staff are entitled to refuse service to any person unable to prove they are 18 or older.

Films with this classification deal with issues, or contains depictions, which require an adult perspective. The classification is not intended as a comment on the quality of the material. Some material may be offensive to some sections of the adult community.

Exempt From Classification

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