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A '''motion picture content rating system''' is designated to classify films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence or other types of mature content. A particular issued rating can be called a '''certification''', '''classification''', '''certificate''' or '''rating'''. Ratings typically carry age recommendations in an advisory or restrictive capacity, and are often given in lieu of [[Social:Censorship|censorship]]. In some jurisdictions the legal obligation of administering the rating may be imposed on movie theaters.

In countries such as Australia and Singapore, an official government body decides on ratings; in other countries, such as the United States, it is done by industry committees with little if any official government status. In most countries, however, films that are considered morally offensive have been censored, restricted, or banned. Even if the film rating system has no legal consequences, and a film has not explicitly been restricted or banned, there are usually laws forbidding certain films, or forbidding minors to view them.

The influence of specific factors in deciding a rating varies from country to country. In countries such as the United States, films with strong sexual content tend to be restricted to older viewers, though those same films are very often considered suitable for all ages in countries such as France and Germany. In contrast, films with violent content which would be rated leniently in the United States and Australia are often subject to high ratings and sometimes even censorship in countries such as Germany and Finland.

Other factors may or may not influence the classification process, such as being set within a non-fictional historical context, whether the film glorifies violence or drug use, whether said violence or drug use is carried out by the protagonist, with whom the viewer should empathize, or by the antagonist. In Germany, for example, films depicting explicit war violence in a real war context (such as the Second World War) are handled more leniently than films with purely fictional settings.

A film may be produced with a particular rating in mind. It may be [[Engineering:Re-edited film|re-edited]] if the desired rating is not obtained, especially to avoid a higher rating than intended. A film may also be re-edited to produce an alternate version for other countries.
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==Comparison table==
A comparison of current film rating systems, showing age on the horizontal axis. Note however that the specific ''criteria'' used in assigning a classification can vary widely from one country to another. Thus a color code or age range cannot be directly compared from one country to another.

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* <span style="background:white; border:solid black 1px; color: black;">&nbsp;'''White'''&nbsp;</span> – ''No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating''.
* <span style="background:yellow; border:solid black 1px; color:black;">&nbsp;'''Yellow'''&nbsp;</span> – ''No restrictions: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range''.
* <span style="background:purple; border:solid black 1px; color:white;">&nbsp;'''Purple'''&nbsp;</span> – ''No restrictions: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted''.
* <span style="background:red; border:solid black 1px; color:white;">&nbsp;'''Red'''&nbsp;</span> – ''Restricted: Parental accompaniment required for younger audiences''.
* <span style="background:black; border:solid black 1px; color: white;">&nbsp;'''Black'''&nbsp;</span> – ''Prohibitive: Exclusively for older audience / Restricted to licensed premises / Purchase age-restricted / Banned''.

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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other
|- <!--ARGENTINA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ARG}} Argentina
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | ATP
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | +13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | +16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | +18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black"| N/A
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|Restricted to venues specially licensed by the municipal authority|C|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--AUSTRALIA -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|AUS}} Australia
| colspan="14" style="background:white; color:black" | G 
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Persons under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (in Queensland) or accompanied by a parent or guardian (in all other states and territories)|MA15+|dotted=yes}} 
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|In Queensland, persons aged under 2 can be admitted to R18+ films.|R18+|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Refused classification (banned)|RC|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="14" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | M 
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Sexually explicit content, only available for sale/hire in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory|X18+|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="1" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt
|- <!--AUSTRIA -->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Austria}} Austria
| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|Unrestricted|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|6|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|8|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|10|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|14|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|In the Viennese province children under the age of 6 are only admitted to public screenings if they are accompanied|16|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:white; color:black"| N/A
|-<!--BELGIUM -->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BEL}} Belgium
| colspan="15" style="background:white; color:black" | CAT.1
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | CAT.2
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--BRAZIL-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BRA}} Brazil
| colspan="9" style="background:white; color:black" | L
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 10
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 12
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 14
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| 18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--BULGARIA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|BGR}} Bulgaria
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | B
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white" | C
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | D
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|X-rated films are restricted to specially licensed venues|X|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | {{H:title|Recommended for children|''A''|dotted=yes}}
|-
|-<!--CANADA-->
! rowspan="3" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|CAN}} Canada <br/> {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(outside Quebec)}}}}''
| rowspan="2" colspan="13" style="background:white; color:black " | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | 14A
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | R
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{H:title|Exempt|E|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | {{H:title|Maritimes, British Columbia & Saskatchewan only|A|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="13" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children are admitted to 18A films if accompanied by an adult; however, in the Maritime and Manitoba provinces there is still a mandatory age restriction of 14|18A|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:4em;" | {{H:title|Children are admitted to 18A films if accompanied by an adult; however, in the Maritime and Manitoba provinces there is still a mandatory age restriction of 14|18A|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited
|-<!--QUEBEC-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon|Quebec}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(inside Quebec)}}}}''
| rowspan="2" colspan="7" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white; line-height:75%;" | G {{small|(Not suitable for young children)}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:4em;" | 18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:4em; line-height:75%;" | 18 {{small|{{H:title|In the retail industry store owners are required to place explicit videos in a room reserved for adults|(Explicit sexuality)|dotted=yes}}}}
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Refused classification
|-<!--CHILE-->
! rowspan="3" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Chile}} Chile
| rowspan="3" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | TE
| rowspan="3" colspan="7" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7
| rowspan="3" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 14
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| Educational
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{nowrap|Excessive violence}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Restricted to specially licensed venues|Pornography|dotted=yes}}
|-<!--CHINA -->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|China}} China
| colspan="21" style="background:white; color:black" | Suitable for all ages
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Banned
|-<!--COLOMBIA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|COL}} Colombia
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | T
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | 15
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|Pornographic content|X|dotted=yes}}
|-
! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other
|- <!--DENMARK-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|DNK}} Denmark
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | A
| colspan="15" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{H:title|Fritaget (home video releases such as documentaries and educational material exempt from classification)|F|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated and 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11 / 15|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="7" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children aged seven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--ESTONIA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|EST}} Estonia
| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | L
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | MS-6
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | MS-12
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | K-14
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white" | K-16
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="5" style="background:white;" | {{H:title|Family film|''PERE''|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white" | K-12
|-
|- <!--FINLAND-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|FIN}} Finland
| colspan="3" style="background:white; color:black" | S
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|7|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|7|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|- <!--FRANCE-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|FRA}} France
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 12
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Films may also be classified as pornographic films or those containing an incitement to violence|18|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Prohibited
|- <!-- GERMANY -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|DEU}} Germany
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | 0
| colspan="10" style="background:black; color:white;" | 6
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Educational
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children over 6 can watch 12 rated movies under parental surveillance|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children over 6 can watch 12 rated movies under parental surveillance|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | Unrated
|- <!--GREECE-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|GRC}} Greece
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | Unrestricted
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white" | 17
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|- <!--HONG KONG-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|HKG}}  Hong Kong
| colspan="17" style="background:white; color:black;" | I
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | III
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt
|-
| colspan="17" style="background:yellow" | II{{sub|A}}/II{{sub|B}}
|- <!--HUNGARY-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|HUN}} Hungary
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | KN
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| X
|- <!--ICELAND-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ISL}} Iceland
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | L
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 9
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Minors aged 14 and above can watch 16-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Minors aged 14 and above can watch 16-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|16|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Minors aged 14 and above can watch 18-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|18|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Minors aged 14 and above can watch 18-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|18|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--INDIA-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IND}} India
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white" | UA
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | A
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Sometimes used to restrict films to a certain audience only|S|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--INDONESIA-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IDN}} Indonesia
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | SU
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13+
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 17+
| colspan="1" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 21+
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--IRELAND-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|IRE}} Ireland
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|12A|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|15A|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|Cinema only|16|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only. Children under 12 are prohibited to buy or rent 12-rated videos.|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|15|dotted=yes}}
|-<!--ITALY-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ITA}} Italy
| colspan="13" style="background:white; color:black" | T
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | VM14
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | VM18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--JAMAICA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|JAM}} Jamaica
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG-13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Teenagers aged 14 and 15 are admitted to T-16 rated films in the company of an adult|T-16|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Teenagers aged 14 and 15 are admitted to T-16 rated films in the company of an adult|T-16|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | A-18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="12" style="background:yellow;" | PG
|- <!--JAPAN-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|JPN}} Japan
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black;" | G
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG-12
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | R15+
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18+
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
! Country !! 0/1 !! 2 !! 3 !! 4 !! 5 !! 6 !! 7 !! 8 !! 9 !! 10 !! 11 !! 12 !! 13 !! 14 !! 15 !! 16 !! 17 !! 18 !! 19 !! 20 !! 21 !! Other
|- <!--KAZAKHSTAN-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|KAZ}} Kazakhstan
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | К
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | БА/Б14/Е16
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | Б14
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | Е16
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | Е18
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Restricted to licensed venues|HA|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--LATVIA-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|LVA}} Latvia
| colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 7+
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16+
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-<!--MALAYSIA-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MAS}} Malaysia
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| colspan="5" style="background:red; color:white;" | P13
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18  
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Banned
|- <!--MALDIVES-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MDV}} Maldives
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 15+
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18+
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|For Professional Use Only|PU|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+R
|- <!--MALTA -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MLT}} Malta
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| 12A
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Not fit for exhibition
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| 12
|- <!--MEXICO-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|MEX}} Mexico
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | A
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B-15
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| C
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A 
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:white;" | {{H:title|For children under 7 years-old|''AA''|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Adult content|D|dotted=yes}}
|-
|- <!--NETHERLANDS-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NLD}} Netherlands
| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | AL
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 6
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 9
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|May only be broadcast on television from 8:00 pm|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|May only be broadcast on television from 10:00 pm|16|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|- <!--NEW ZEALAND-->
! rowspan="4" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NZL}} New Zealand
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black; height:4em;" " | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | R13
| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" | R15
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | R16
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R18
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Restricted to a particular group of persons|R|dotted=yes}}
|-
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Banned|Objectionable|dotted=yes}}
|-
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:yellow; height:4em;" " | PG
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | RP13
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | RP16
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Online only|RP18|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| Exempt
|-
| rowspan="1" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white; height:2em; " | M
|- <!--NIGERIA-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NGA}} Nigeria
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 12
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Classification is not legally applicable to people below 2 years of age|15|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|Classification is not legally applicable to people below 2 years of age|18|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Exhibition restricted to specially licensed premises|RE|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | 12A
|- <!--NORWAY-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|NOR}} Norway
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | A
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 6
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|12|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|The distributor may release the film with an 18 rating but could face prosecution if the content violates Norwegian law|Not approved|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|9|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|9|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white; height:3em;" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|15|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white" | {{H:title|A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied|15|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--PHILIPPINES-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|PHL}} Philippines
| rowspan="2" colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black;" | G
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | R-13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | R-16
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | R-18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Banned|X|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | PG
|- <!--PORTUGAL-->
! rowspan="3" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|POR}} Portugal
| rowspan="3"  colspan="2" style="background:white;" | {{H:title|For children under 3 years-old|A|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | M/ {{H:title|Cinema only|3/6/12/14/16/18|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|M/6|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|M/12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|M/14|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|M/16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:4em;" | {{H:title|Cinema only|M/18|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/3|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/6|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/12|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/14|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white; height:2em;" | {{H:title|Video only|M/18|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | M/18-{{H:title|Pornography is denoted by the supplementary P rating|P|dotted=yes}}
|- <!-- ROMANIA -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ROM}} Romania
| colspan="14" style="background:white; color:black" | {{H:title|General audience|AG|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|Not recommended for children under 15|N-15|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Prohibited to minors under 18|IM-18|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Prohibition of communication|IC|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:yellow; color:black;" | {{H:title|Parental guidance for children under 12|AP-12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Prohibited to minors under 18 and projection with a public|IM-18-XXX|dotted=yes}}
|-
|- <!-- RUSSIA -->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|RUS}} Russia
| colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" | 0+
| colspan="6" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 6+
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12+
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16+
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18+
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Refused classification
|-
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|- <!-- SINGAPORE -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SGP}} Singapore
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white" | NC16
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white" | M18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Restricted to licensed cinemas|R21|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{H:title|Video only|Exempt|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="12" style="background:yellow;" | PG
|- <!-- SOUTH AFRICA -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|ZAF}} South Africa
| colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | A
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Chlidren aged between seven and nine must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|7–9PG}}}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Chlidren aged between seven and nine must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|7–9PG}}}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Chlidren aged between ten and twelve must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|10–12PG}}}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="1" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Chlidren aged between ten and twelve must be accompanied by an adult.|{{nowrap|10–12PG}}}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 13
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Banned|XX|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:yellow;" | PG
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Restricted to licensed adult premises|X18|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--SOUTH KOREA-->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|KOR}} South Korea
| colspan="11" style="background:white; color:black" | ALL
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 12
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 15
| colspan="1" style="background:black; color:white;" | R
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Can only be shown in “special theater” venues|Restricted screening|dotted=yes}} <!--19 is age of majority-->
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|- <!-- SPAIN -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SPA}} Spain
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | {{H:title|May be designated as being especially recommended for children|APTA|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:purple; color:white;" | {{H:title|May be designated as being especially recommended for children|7|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 12
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 16
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Restricted to licensed venues|Película X|dotted=yes}}
|- <!-- SWEDEN -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|SWE}} Sweden
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | Btl
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | 7
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | {{H:title|Children aged eleven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="7" style="background:red; color:white" | {{H:title|Children aged eleven and above can watch 15-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|15|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="11" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" | {{H:title|Children aged seven and above can watch 11-rated films provided they are accompanied by an adult|11|dotted=yes}}
|- <!-- SWITZERLAND -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Switzerland}} Switzerland
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white; color:black" | 0
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|6|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|6|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|12|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | {{H:title|Children up to two years below the age recommendations are admitted to FSK rated films if accompanied by a guardian|16|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" | Unrated
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 18
| colspan="4" style="background:red; color:white; height:2em;" |18
|- <!-- TAIWAN -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Taiwan}} Taiwan
| rowspan="2" colspan="5" style="background:white; color:black" |0+
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white; height:2em;" |{{H:title|Children up to six years younger than 12 (Protect) are admitted if accompanied by a responsible person|6+|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" |{{H:title|Children up to six years younger than 12 (Protect) are admitted if accompanied by a responsible person|6+|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |15+
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18+
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black; height:2em;"| N/A
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" |12+
|- <!-- THAILAND -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|THA}} Thailand
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 13
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 15
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 18
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white;" | 20
| rowspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;"| Banned
|-
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | ''P''
|-
|-<!--TURKEY-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Turkey}} Turkey
| rowspan="2" colspan="6" style="background:white; color:black" | Genel İzleyici Kitlesi <br>(English: General Audience)
| colspan="6" style="background:black; color:white;" | 7+
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | 13+
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15+
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | 18+
| style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals|Refused classification|dotted=yes}}
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:red; color:white;" | 7A
| colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;" | 13A
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;" | 15A
| style="background:white; color:black;"| Educational purposes
|- <!--UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{nowrap|{{flagdeco|UAE}} United Arab Emirates}}
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;"| PG13
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| PG15
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18+
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| 15+
|- <!--UNITED KINGDOM -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|UK}} United Kingdom
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:white;"| {{H:title|Suitable for pre-school children; deprecated, although some older video works may still carry the label|''Uc''|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:white; color:black" | U
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:yellow; color:black" | PG
| colspan="3" style="background:red; color:white;"| {{H:title|Cinema only|12A|dotted=yes}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | 15
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |18
| style="background:black; color:white;"| Rejected
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;"| {{H:title|Video only. Children under 12 are prohibited to buy or rent 12-rated videos.|12|dotted=yes}}
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" |{{H:title|Restricted to licensed premises|R18|dotted=yes}}
| style="background:white; color:black;"| {{H:title|Sometimes denoted by E|Exempt|dotted=yes}}
|- <!--UNITED STATES -->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|USA}} United States
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black " | G
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | PG-13
| rowspan="2" style="background:red; color:white;"| R
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | NC-17
| rowspan="2" style="background:white; color:black;"| {{H:title|Sometimes denoted by NR|Not rated|dotted=yes}} <!--WARNING: The next person who vandalises this edit again may be blocked for persistent vandalism. Thank you.-->
|-
| colspan="12" style="background:yellow; color:black; " | PG<!-- UNLIKE PG-13 THE MPAA DOES NOT OFFER AGE GUIDANCE FOR THE PG CERTIFICATE THEREFORE IT COVERS THE SAME AGE RANGE AS THE G RATING. -->
|- <!--Venezuela-->
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Venezuela}} Venezuela <br /> {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(San Cristóbal municipality)}}}}''
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | A
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white" | C
| rowspan="2" colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;"| D
| rowspan="4" style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | ''{{H:title|San Cristóbal municipality; aimed at children under 12 years of age|AA|dotted=yes}}''
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(Baruta municipality)}}}}''
| colspan="11" style="background:white;" | A
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;" | B
| colspan="2" style="background:purple; color:white" | C
| colspan="4" style="background:purple; color:white;"| D
|-
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagicon}} ''{{nobold|{{small|(Maracaibo municipality)}}}}''
| colspan="1" style="background:white;" | N/A
| colspan="12" style="background:black; color:white;" | A
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | B
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white" | C
|- <!--Vietnam -->
! style="text-align:left" | {{flagdeco|Vietnam}} Vietnam
| colspan="12" style="background:white; color:black" | P
| colspan="3" style="background:black; color:white;" | C13
| colspan="2" style="background:black; color:white;" | C16
| colspan="4" style="background:black; color:white;" | C18
| style="background:white; color:black;"| N/A
|-
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==Argentina==
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Through its Advisory Commission of Cinematographic Exhibition (''Comisión Asesora de Exhibición Cinematográfica'') the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) issues ratings for films based on the following categories:<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinematographia – Decreto Nº 3.899 |trans-title=Decree No. 3,899 |date=14 December 1984 |language=Spanish |work=InfoLEG |publisher=Minister of Economy of Argentina |location=Buenos Aires |url=http://infoleg.mecon.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/35000-39999/38308/norma.htm |accessdate=24 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525195618/http://infoleg.mecon.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/35000-39999/38308/norma.htm |archivedate=25 May 2014 |df= }}</ref>
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*'''ATP''': Suitable for all ages, ATP stands for "Apta (para) Todo Público", meaning "for all public"
*'''+13''': Suitable for 13-year-olds and over. Children under the age of 13 are admitted if accompanied by an adult.
*'''+16''': Suitable for 16-year-olds and over.
*'''+18''': Suitable for 18-year-olds and over.
*'''C''': Suitable for 18-year-olds and over. Restricted to specially licensed venues.

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The Classification Board and Classification Review Board are government-funded organizations which classify all films that are released for public exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Information for Parents: Classification categories explained |publisher=Australian Classification Board |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/Public/Resources/Pages/Parents.aspx |accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clare |first=Jason (Minister for Justice) |title=Guidelines for the Classification of Films 2012 |date=10 December 2012 |publisher=Commonwealth of Australia |url=http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L02541 |accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref>
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* Advisory categories
** General ('''G''') – ''General''. The content is very mild in impact. The G classification is suitable for everyone.
** Parental Guidance ('''PG''') – ''Parental guidance recommended''. The content is mild in impact. It is not recommended for viewing or playing by persons under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians.
** Mature ('''M''') – ''Recommended for mature audiences''. The content is moderate in impact. Children under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category. However, M classified films and computer games may include classifiable elements such as violence and nudity of moderate impact that are not recommended for children under 15 years.
* Restricted categories
** Mature Accompanied ('''MA15+''') – ''Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian''. The content is strong in impact.
** Restricted ('''R18+''') – ''Restricted to 18 years and over''. The content is high in impact. Despite this category being legally restricted, in Queensland the restriction is not applicable to persons under 2.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Documents/Resources/CLS%20-%20Cinema%20Managers%20Factsheet%20-%20December%2012%20update.pdf |title=CLS - Cinema Managers Factsheet - December 12 update |publisher=Australian Classification Board |location=Australia |language=English |format=PDF |publication-date=December 2012}}</ref>
* Adult film categories
** Restricted ('''X18+''') – ''Restricted to 18 years and over''. This classification is a special and legally restricted category which contains only sexually explicit content. That is, material which shows actual sexual intercourse and other sexual activity between consenting adults. X18+ films are only available for sale or hire in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
** '''RC''' – ''Refused Classification''. Banned from sale or hire in Australia and cannot be legally imported. Films are rated RC if their content is very high in impact and exceeds the guidelines.

Films intended to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification provided they do not contain material that would result in an "M" rating or higher if submitted for classification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Is it exempt? |publisher=Australian Classification Board |url=http://www.classification.gov.au/Industry/Journey/Pages/Exemptions/Step1.aspx |accessdate=10 May 2015}}</ref>

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Motion pictures are rated by the Austrian Board of Media Classification (ABMC) for the Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur). The recommendations made by the ABMC are generally not legally binding and there are nine sets of state laws on the cinema sector with different age provisions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Austrian Board of Media Classification |publisher=Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture |location=Vienna |url=http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17350/abmc.pdf |format=PDF |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010006/http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17350/abmc.pdf |archivedate=28 May 2014}}</ref> The only exception is in the case of "16" rated films, since under Austrian law there is a legal age restriction on certain types of content i.e. discrimination, sexual abuse, glorification of violence etc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Age Rating of Movies and Similar Image Carriers by the Austrian Youth Media Commission |work=Jugend Medien Kommission |publisher=Federal Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture |location=Vienna |url=http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17349/jmk_agerating.pdf |format=PDF |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010429/http://www.bmukk.gv.at/medienpool/17349/jmk_agerating.pdf |archivedate=28 May 2014}}</ref> In addition to the ABMC's age recommendations, in the state of Vienna children under the age of 6 are only permitted to attend public film performances if they are accompanied.<ref name="EC (1997)">{{cite book |author=[[Organization:University of Oxford|University of Oxford]] PCMLP |title=Study on Parental Control of Television Broadcasting |chapter=Annex 2: Comparative Analysis of Rating System – Cinema Rating Systems |year=1997 |publisher=European Commission  |page=113 |url=http://ec.europa.eu/archives/information_society/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/parental_control/annexe2.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>

The AMBC issues age recommendation from the following categories:
*'''Unrestricted''' – Released for all age groups
*'''6+''' – Released for children from age 6
*'''10+''' – Released for children from age 10
*'''12+''' – Released for children from age 12
*'''14+''' – Released from age 14
*'''16+''' – Released from age 16. Restricted classification.

==Belgium==
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There are only two classifications for films publicly exhibited in Belgium issued by the Inter-Community Commission for Film Rating ({{lang-nl|Intergemeenschapscommissie voor de Filmkeuring}}; {{lang-fr|Commission Intercommunautaire de Contrôle des Films}}). Films are prohibited to minors under the age of 16 unless passed by the commission. There is no mandatory rating system for video formats but 90% of video distribution abides by the voluntary Belgium Video Federation. It is basically the same as the system for theatrical exhibition, but also provides a "12" rating.<ref name="EC (2003)">{{cite book |author1=Olsberg SPI |author2=KEA European Affairs |author3=KPMG |title=Empirical Study on the Practice of the Rating of Films Distributed in Cinemas Television DVD and Videocassettes in the EU and EEA Member States |date=May 2003 |publisher=European Commission |chapter=Appendix 1 Country Profiles |page=125 |url=http://ec.europa.eu/avpolicy/docs/library/studies/finalised/studpdf/rating_annex2.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref>

* '''CAT.1''': (Kinderen Toegelaten [KT]; Enfants Admis [EA]) – Suitable for all
* '''CAT.2''': (Kinderen Niet Toegelaten  [KNT]; Enfants Non Admis [ENA]) – Prohibited for people younger than 16

==Brazil==
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All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format in Brazil must be submitted for classification to the advisory rating (''Classificação Indicativa'', abbreviated ClassInd), which is run by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice (''Ministério da Justiça'').<ref>{{cite web |author=National Secretariat of Justice |title=Portal Online Classificação Indicativa |trans-title=Portal Online Rating System|language=Portuguese|publisher=Ministry of Justice |location=Brazil |url=http://culturadigital.br/classind/|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Brazilian National Secretariat of Justice |title=Content Rating Practical Guide |publisher=Ministry of Justice |location=Brazil |year=2012 |edition=2 |url=http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/services/DocumentManagement/FileDownload.EZTSvc.asp?DocumentID={25A80220-B0E3-47FD-923F-246B6184C3C6}&ServiceInstUID={59D015FA-30D3-48EE-B124-02A314CB7999} |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929015641/http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/services/DocumentManagement/FileDownload.EZTSvc.asp?DocumentID=%7B25A80220-B0E3-47FD-923F-246B6184C3C6%7D&ServiceInstUID=%7B59D015FA-30D3-48EE-B124-02A314CB7999%7D |archivedate=29 September 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Anyone below the film's minimum age can watch it if accompanied by the parent or guardian who is at least 18 years old, except for those rated "Not recommended for ages under 18", which, by law, are strictly prohibited from viewing by people under 18.<ref>{{Citation |title=Portaria Nº 1.100, de 14 de JULHO de 2006 – Art.19 |trans-title=Ordinance Number 1.100, of July 14, 2006 – Article 19 |publisher=Ministry of Justice |location=Brazil |date=14 July 2006 |language=Portuguese}}.</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Classificação Indicativa |trans-title=Rating System |publisher=Centerplex Cinemas |location=Brazil |language=Portuguese |url=http://www.centerplex.com.br/institucional/classificacao.php|accessdate=28 May 2014}}</ref> Unlike many countries, the ClassInd does not have any legal right to ban, demand cuts or refuse to rate any movie.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministério da Justiça classifica "A Serbian Film" |trans-title=Ministry of Justice classifies "A Serbian Film" |publisher=Ministry of Justice |location=Brazil |date=5 August 2011 |language=Portuguese |url=http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/main.asp?View={09C66D3D-927A-4AA4-90E1-40CC176378E4}&Team=&params=itemID={8B93D7B5-016A-487F-895C-CE4BBD02D808};&UIPartUID={2218FAF9-5230-431C-A9E3-E780D3E67DFE} |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515212803/http://portal.mj.gov.br/Classificacao/main.asp?View=%7B09C66D3D-927A-4AA4-90E1-40CC176378E4%7D&Team=&params=itemID%3D%7B8B93D7B5-016A-487F-895C-CE4BBD02D808%7D%3B&UIPartUID=%7B2218FAF9-5230-431C-A9E3-E780D3E67DFE%7D |archivedate=15 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
[[File:Classificação Indicativa - 2006.png|right|thumb|Film classification symbols used in Brazil.]]
The ClassInd uses the following system:
* '''L: Livre''' (General): Do not expose children to potentially harmful content.
* '''10: Não recomendado para menores de dez anos''' (Not recommended for minors under ten): Violent content or inappropriate language to children, even if of a less intensity.
* '''12: Não recomendado para menores de doze anos''' (Not recommended for minors under twelve): Scenes can include physical aggression, use of legal drugs and sexual innuendo.
* '''14: Não recomendado para menores de quatorze anos''' (Not recommended for minors under fourteen): More violent material, stronger sex references and/or nudity.
* '''16: Não recomendado para menores de dezesseis anos''' (Not recommended for minors under sixteen): Scenes featuring production, trafficking and/or use of illegal drugs, hyper-realistic sex, sexual violence, abortion, torture, mutilation, suicide, trivialization of violence and  death penalty.
* '''18: Não recomendado para menores de dezoito anos''' (Not recommended for minors under eighteen): Restricted to adults. Scenes featuring explicit sex, incest, pedophilia, praising of the use of illegal drugs and violence of a strong imagery impact.

There are also operational descriptions of attenuating and aggravating elements that can interfere on the final rating.

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The Bulgarian film rating system is defined in the Film Industry Act of 2003 and administered by the National Film Rating Committee.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Industry Act |date=2 December 2003 |publisher=Bulgarian National Film Center |url=http://www.nfc.bg/media/documents/07a85bd180d31c968e6dc5989ac4de434918dd41/Film%20Industry%20Act.doc|format=DOC |accessdate=14 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film Industry Act |date=2004 |publisher=Union of Bulgarian Film Makers |url=http://www.filmmakersbg.org/zakon-kino-eng.htm |accessdate=16 August 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924012846/http://www.filmmakersbg.org/zakon-kino-eng.htm |archivedate=24 September 2015 |df= }}</ref>

* '''A''' – Recommended for children.
* '''B''' – Without age restrictions. 
* '''C''' – Not recommended for children under 12. No persons under 12 shall be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
* '''D''' – Prohibited for persons under 16.
* '''X''' – Prohibited for persons under 18, for licensed venues only.

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Film ratings in Canada are a provincial responsibility, and each province has its own legislation, rules and regulations regarding rating, exhibition and admission. Ratings are required for theatrical exhibition, but not all provinces require classification for home video.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Ratings – Theatrical Classification |publisher=Motion Picture Association – Canada |url=http://www.mpa-canada.org/theatrical-classification/ |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> In the past there was a wide range of rating categories and practices in the various provinces; however, the seven rating systems—with the exception of Quebec—now all use categories and logos derived from the Canadian Home Video Rating System (CHVRS).<ref name="canada classification boards">{{cite web |title=Film Classification Boards |publisher=Motion Picture Association – Canada |url=http://www.cmpda.ca/?q=content/film-classification-boards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523033902/http://www.cmpda.ca/?q=content%2Ffilm-classification-boards |archivedate=23 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>

===Classifications used outside Quebec===
[[File:Canadianratings.png|thumb|right|Canadian rating labels used outside Quebec.]]
The categories are mostly identical to the CHVRS with a few minor variations. In the provinces that require classification of video formats, supply of 14A and 18A films is restricted to customers above those ages.<ref name=CHVRS>{{cite web |title=Film Ratings – Home Entertainment |publisher=Motion Picture Association – Canada |url=http://www.mpa-canada.org/home-entertainment/ |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> In the case of theater exhibition, children are admitted to 14A and 18A films in the Manitoba and Maritime provinces if accompanied by an adult, although admittance is restricted to children over the age of 14 in the case of 18A films.<ref name=manitoba>{{cite web |title=Film and Video Ratings |publisher=Manitoba Film Classification Board |url=https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/mfcb/class.html |accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="nova scotia">{{cite web |title=Theatres and Amusements Regulations |date=28 March 2013 |work=Theatres and Amusements Act |publisher=Department of Justice |location=Nova Scotia |url=https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/taregs.htm |accessdate=23 August 2014}}</ref> Likewise, British Columbia,<ref name="british columbia">{{cite web |title=Categories and Advisories |work=Consumer Protection BC |publisher=British Columbia Film Classification Office |url=http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-film-and-video-homepage/categoriesandadvisories |accessdate=23 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523064306/http://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/consumers-film-and-video-homepage/categoriesandadvisories |archivedate=23 May 2014 |df= }}</ref> Saskatchewan (administered by the British Columbia Film Classification Office),<ref name="canada classification boards"/> Alberta and Ontario also admit children to 14A and 18A films if accompanied, but do not impose an age restriction on 18A films.<ref name=alberta>{{cite web |title=Ratings Explained |work=Alberta Film Ratings |url=http://albertafilmratings.ca/movie_ratings_guide/default.aspx |accessdate=23 May 2014}}</ref><ref name=ontario>{{cite web |title=Classification Categories |publisher=Ontario Film Review Board |url=http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm |accessdate=23 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027035131/http://www.ofrb.gov.on.ca/english/page6.htm |archivedate=27 October 2007 |df= }}</ref> The Maritimes and British Columbia (along with Saskatchewan) also provide an "A" classification for adult content.<ref name="nova scotia"/><ref name="british columbia"/> Some provinces, such as Nova Scotia, reserve the right to prohibit films altogether.<ref name="nova scotia"/>

In general, the categories are:<ref name=CHVRS/>
* '''G''' – Suitable for viewing by all ages.
* '''PG''' – Parental guidance advised.
* '''14A''' – Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14. Parents cautioned. (Formerly "Adult Accompaniment (14)" in the Maritimes)<ref name="nova scotia"/><ref name=maritimes>{{cite web |title=Theatre & Amusements – History |publisher=Maritime Film Classification Board |location=Nova Scotia |url=https://novascotia.ca/snsmr/access/alcohol-gaming/theatres-amusements/history.asp |accessdate=23 May 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523154555/http://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/access/alcohol-gaming/theatres-amusements/history.asp |archivedate=23 May 2014 |df= }}</ref>
* '''18A''' – Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Those under 18 should view with an adult. Additionally, in certain provinces there is a mandatory age restriction of 14 years. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned.
* '''R''' – Restricted to 18 years and over. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Content not suitable for minors.
* '''A'''  – Adult. Film is not suitable for viewers under 18 years of age. (Formerly "Explicit Material (XXX)" in the Maritimes)<ref name="nova scotia"/><ref name=maritimes/>
* '''E''' – Exempt.

===Classifications used in Quebec===
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[[File:Quebecratings.png|thumb|right|The rating labels used by ''Régie du cinéma''.]]
In Quebec, the Régie du cinéma rates all films and videos. The Régie is a governmental agency overseen by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications;<ref>{{cite web |title=Home – Who Are We? |publisher=Régie du cinéma |url=http://www.rcq.gouv.qc.ca/en/ |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> its purview devolves from the ''Cinema Act'' (chapter C-18.1).<ref>{{cite web |title=Chapter C-18.1 – Cinema Act |publisher=Ministry of Culture and Communications |location=Quebec |date=1 June 2014 |url=http://www2.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/dynamicSearch/telecharge.php?type=2&file=/C_18_1/C18_1_A.html |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> In some cases the Régie du cinéma may refuse to provide a classification, effectively banning the film. Educational and sports films are exempt from classification.<ref name="Quebec classifications">{{cite web |title=Film Classification in Québec |publisher=Régie du cinéma |url=http://www.rcq.qc.ca/mult/process.asp?lng=en |accessdate=7 June 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212120237/http://www.rcq.qc.ca/mult/process.asp?lng=en |archivedate=12 December 2007 |df= }}</ref>

* '''G''': '''Visa général''' (General Rating) – May be viewed, rented or purchased by persons of all ages. If a film carrying a "G" rating might offend the sensibilities of a child under 8 years of age, "Not suitable for young children" is appended to the classification.
* '''13+''': '''13 ans et plus''' (13 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by children 13 years of age or over. Children under 13 may be admitted only if accompanied by an adult.
* '''16+''': '''16 ans et plus''' (16 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by children 16 years of age or over.
* '''18+''': '''18 ans et plus''' (18 years and over) – May be viewed, rented or purchased only by adults 18 years of age or over. If a film contains real and explicit sexual activity "Explicit sexuality" is appended to the classification, and in the retail video industry storeowners are required to place the film in a room reserved for adults.

==Chile==
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Films are classified by the Council of Cinematographic Classification (''Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica'') which is a central agency under the Ministry of Education.<ref name=chile>{{cite web |title=Constitución del Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica – El Sistema de Calificación Cinematográfica |trans-title=Constitution of the Board of Film Classification – Film Rating System |publisher=Consejo de Calificación Cinematográfica |location=Chile |language=Spanish |url=http://www.consejodecalificacioncinematografica.cl/index2.php?id_portal=75&id_seccion=4064&id_contenido=18408 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224822/http://www.consejodecalificacioncinematografica.cl/index2.php?id_portal=75&id_seccion=4064&id_contenido=18408 |archivedate=14 July 2014}}</ref> In 2002 legislation was enacted which reversed the ban on all 1,090 films that had previously been banned in Chile.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gobierno promulga ley que pone fin a la censura previa cinematográfica |trans-title=Government enacts law that ends the film censorship |language=Spanish |date=9 December 2002 |work=El Mercurio |url=http://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/12/09/100061/gobierno-promulga-ley-que-pone-fin-a-la-censura-previa-cinematografica.html}}</ref>

The age ratings are:<ref name=chile />

*'''Todo Espectador''' – General Audience
*'''Inconveniente para menores de 7 años''' – Not suitable for children younger than 7 years
*'''Mayores de 14 años''' – Over 14 years old
*'''Mayores de 18 años''' – Over 18 years old

The age ratings may also be supplemented by the following content categories:

*'''Contenido educativo''' – Educational content
*'''Contenido pornográfico''' – Pornographic content
*'''Contenido excesivamente violento''' – Excessively violent content

Pornographic films may only be exhibited at venues licensed for that purpose. Minors are not admitted to films with pornographic or excessively violent content.<ref name=chile />

==China==

China does not have a rating system. Only films that are passed as "suitable for all ages" are released although some exhibitors have introduced informal ratings.<ref>{{cite news |first=Clifford |last=Coonan |title=Chinese Cinemagoers Keen on Film Ratings System |date=26 August 2013 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinese-cinemagoers-keen-film-ratings-614450 |accessdate=6 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Child |title=Chinese cinema manager invents his own ratings system |date=12 August 2014 |work={{wipe|The Guardian}} |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/aug/12/chinese-cinema-manager-film-ratings-system |accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref> A March 2017 effective law on film does require non-violations of the lawful rights and interests of minors (Chinese: 未成年人) or harming the physical and psychological health of minors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinalawtranslate.com/2016%E5%B9%B4%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1%E4%BA%A7%E4%B8%9A%E4%BF%83%E8%BF%9B%E6%B3%95/?lang=en|title=Film Industry Promotion Law 2016|publisher=Chinalawtranslate.com|access-date=11 June 2017}}</ref> However, in an interview with China Central Television in the same month, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television's film chief Mr. Zhang Hongsen said it was inaccurate for the media to label the guideline for minors as manual/euphemistic classification and it was a misinterpretation or over-interpretation of the new law.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ryan|first1=Fergus|title=China’s Censors Briefly Lift Veil on Film Review Process|url=http://chinafilminsider.com/china-censors-film-censorship-process-cctv/|website=China Film Insider|accessdate=15 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |language=zh|title=Walk Down Chang'an Avenue - Interviewing Film Chief Zhang Hongsen 行走长安街：探访电影局 对话局长张宏森|url=http://tv.cctv.com/2017/03/11/VIDE4KC7XBML7qzA5W1ahZjf170311.shtml|website=CCTV|accessdate=15 July 2017}}</ref>

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As of June 22, 2005, the Ministry of Culture issued its new rating system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comité de Clasificación de Películas |trans-title=Committee of Film Classification |date=4 April 2006 |publisher=Ministry of Culture |location=Bogotá |language=Spanish |archivedate=5 October 2007 |dead-url=yes |url=http://www.mincultura.gov.co/areas/cinematografia/noticias/Paginas/2006-04-04_6512.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071005010101/http://www.mincultura.gov.co/areas/cinematografia/noticias/Paginas/2006-04-04_6512.aspx |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Las películas en Colombia tienen dos nuevas clasificaciones |trans-title=Movies in Colombia have two new classifications |date=22 June 2005 |publisher=Caracol Radio |url=http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/entretenimiento/las-peliculas-en-colombia-tienen-dos-nuevas-clasificaciones/20050622/nota/182316.aspx |accessdate=22 June 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |author=David Melo Torres, Director de Cinematografía |year=2005 |title=Por la cual se adopta el Sistema de Clasificación de Películas |trans-title=Whereby the Movie Rating System is adopted |url=http://www.mincultura.gov.co/eContent/library/documents/DocNewsNo931DocumentNo1198.DOC |language=Spanish |location=Bogotá |publisher=Ministry of Culture |agency= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071005050747/http://www.mincultura.gov.co/eContent/library/documents/DocNewsNo931DocumentNo1198.DOC |format=DOC |archivedate=5 October 2007}}</ref> The classifications are:

* '''T''': For general audiences.
* '''7''': Advisory
* '''12''': Advisory
* '''15''': Restricted
* '''18''': Restricted
* '''X''': Pornographic content.
* '''Prohibited''': Contains elements that incite or advocate crime.

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In Denmark, the Media Council for Children and Young People currently rates films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (Film Classification System and Criteria) |publisher=Danish Film Institute |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Film-Classification-System-and-Criteria.aspx |accessdate=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234653/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Film-Classification-System-and-Criteria.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> Films do not have to be submitted for a rating and in such instances must be labelled a "15" (restricted to people aged 15 and above).<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (FAQ) |publisher=Danish Film Institute |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/FAQ.aspx |accessdate=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234919/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/FAQ.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> Children aged 7 and above may attend any performance—including those restricted to older audiences—if they are accompanied by an adult.<ref>{{cite web |title=Children & Youth: The Media Council for Children and Young People – Film Classification (Parental Guidance) |publisher=Danish Film Institute |location=Denmark |url=http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Parental-Guidance.aspx |accessdate=4 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104234825/http://www.dfi.dk/Service/English/Children-og-Youth/The-Media-Council-for-Children-and-Young-People-in-Denmark/Film-Classification/Parental-Guidance.aspx |archive-date=2017-01-04 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>
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* '''A''' – Suitable for a general audience.
* '''7''' – Not recommended for children under 7.
* '''11''' – For ages 11 and up.
* '''15''' – For ages 15 and up.
* '''F''' – Exempt from classification.

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Film classification in Estonia is regulated by the Child Welfare Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vanusepiirangud |trans-title=Age Restrictions |language=Estonian |publisher=Forum Cinemas AS |url=http://www.forumcinemas.ee/Tickets/Ratings |accessdate=8 June 2014}}</ref>

* '''PERE''' – Family Film.
* '''L''' – Allowed to all.
* '''MS-6''' – Not recommended for under 6.
* '''MS-12''' – Not recommended for under 12.
* '''K-12''' – Prohibited for under 12 unless accompanied by an adult.
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* '''K-16''' – Prohibited for under 16 unless accompanied by an adult.

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Films in Finland are classified by the National Audiovisual Institute. A minor up to 3 years younger than the age limit is permitted to see a film in a cinema when accompanied by an adult, except for 18-rated films. Films with an age rating may contain an additional marker for violence, sex, fear, or substance abuse. The ratings are as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Ikärajat elokuvissa ja televisiossa |trans-title=Age limits in the movies and on TV |language=Finnish |publisher=Finnish Centre for Media Education and Audiovisual Media |url=http://www.ikarajat.fi/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=164 |accessdate=12 June 2014}}</ref>

* '''S''' (Finnish) or '''T''' (Swedish) – For all ages.
* '''7''' – Over 7 years.
* '''12''' – Over 12 years.
* '''16''' – Over 16 year.
* '''18''' – Adults only.

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Prior to showing in theaters, a distribution certificate must be obtained from the Ministry of Culture. The Minister will decide which certificate to issue based on a recommendation by the National Center of Cinematography and the moving image (CNC) classification. In some cases films may be classified as "pornographic films or those containing an incitement to violence" or completely prohibited from screening.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regulatory function : film classification |publisher=National Center of Cinematography and the moving image |location=France |url=http://www.cnc.fr/web/en/film-classification |accessdate=13 April 2014}}</ref> A certificate will be granted from the following:

*'''U''' (''Tous publics'') – certificate authorising the screening of the film to all members of the public
*'''-12''' – certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under twelve
*'''-16''' – certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under sixteen
*'''-18''' – certificate prohibiting the screening of the film to minors under eighteen
*'''''Interdiction''''' (prohibition) – certificate totally prohibiting the screening of the film

==Germany==
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[[File:FSK Ratings Dec 2008.gif|thumb|right|The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (FSK) ratings.]]
The Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK) has a film ratings system under which films are classified. All the ratings contain the phrase "gemäß §14 JuSchG" (in accordance with §14 of the Youth Protection Law), signifying that they are legally binding for minors. Cinemas may legally exhibit films without a classification but minors are prohibited from such screenings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alterseinstufungen und FSK-Kennzeichen |language=German |trans-title=Age ratings and FSK mark |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=508&TID=72 |accessdate=25 June 2014}}</ref>

* '''Ohne Altersbeschränkung (FSK 0)''': no age restriction (white sign)
* '''Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren (FSK 6)''': released to ages 6 and older, nobody under this age admitted (yellow sign)
* '''Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren (FSK 12)''': released to ages 12 and older; children who are at least age 6 may be admitted with parental accompaniment (green sign)
* '''Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren (FSK 16)''': released to ages 16 and older, nobody under this age admitted (blue sign)
* '''Keine Jugendfreigabe (FSK 18)''': "''no youth admitted''", adults only. (red sign)
* '''Infoprogramm''' or '''Lehrprogramm''': "educational programming". This rating is not issued by the FSK, but may be self-applied to films seeking to educate their audience (e.g. documentaries, instructional films, etc.). Films with this rating may be sold without any age restriction provided they do not contain any material "evidently harmful to the development of children and youths".<ref>{{cite web |title=Informationsblatt zum neuen Jugendschutzgesetz ab 01.04.2003 |language=German |trans-title=Information sheet about the new Youth Protection Act from 01.04.2003 |date=1 April 2003 |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/media_content/555.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=25 June 2014}}</ref>

The FSK rating also limits the time of the day in which the movie may be aired on free-to-air TV stations to a time frame between 22:00 (FSK 16) or 23:00 (FSK 18) and 6:00. Stations are permitted to broadcast films not approved for audiences under 12 at their own discretion.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gültigkeit der FSK-Kennzeichen für das Fernsehen – Sendezeitschienen |language=German |trans-title=Validity of the G-mark for television – Airtime rails |publisher=Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft |location=Germany |url=http://www.spio.de/index.asp?SeitID=1295&TID=72 |accessdate=25 June 2014}}</ref>

==Greece==
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All publicly released films must be submitted to the Youth Committee for classification.<ref name="EC (2003)"/> There are four categories:

* '''Unrestricted''' – No restrictions (The film does not contain violence, drug abuse, or sexual content.)
* '''13''' – The film may contain mild violence and adult themes. Suitable for people aged 13 and above.
* '''17''' – The film may contain violence, drug abuse, and mild pornographic scenes. An ID card certifying the age is required in all Greek cinemas and video rental shops in order to get a cinema ticket or rent a video of a "17" rated film. Not permitted to young people under the age of 17.
* '''18''' – Not permitted to people under the age of 18.

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Films intended for public exhibition have to be submitted to the Director of Film, Newspaper and Article Administration, who is the Film Censorship Authority (FCA) under the Ordinance, for approval. Films approved for public exhibition are then either classified or exempted from classification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Classification and Control of Obscene Articles: Topical Information – Policy on Film Censorship |publisher=Commerce and Economic Development Bureau |location=Hong Kong |url=http://www.cedb.gov.hk/ctb/eng/film/film_1.htm |accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Film Classification in Hong Kong |publisher=Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority |location=Hong Kong |url=http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr00-01/english/panels/itb/papers/313-02e.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=26 June 2014}}</ref>
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*'''I''' – suitable for all ages (circle sign)
*'''II{{sub|A}}''' – not suitable for children (square sign)
*'''II{{sub|B}}''' – not suitable for young persons and children
*'''III''' – for persons aged 18 or above only (triangle sign)

Of the four levels, Levels I, II{{sub|A}}, and II{{sub|B}} are unrestricted. Only Level III is a restricted category and regulated by the Government.

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Hungarian ratings are decided by the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH):<ref>{{cite web |title=English-language Cinema in Budapest – Film Ratings |publisher=Angloinfo |url=http://www.angloinfo.com/budapest/how-to/page/budapest-lifestyle-entertainment-english-language-cinema|accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>

* '''KN''' ''(korhatár nélkül)'' – Unrestricted or exempt
* '''6''' – Not recommended below age of 6
* '''12''' – Not recommended below age of 12
* '''16''' – Not recommended below age of 16
* '''18''' – Not recommended below age of 18
* '''X''' – Restricted below 18, for adults only

The current one is the third motion picture rating system in Hungary. The first system existed between 1965 and 2004, and was administered by the Ministry for National Cultural Heritage and its predecessors. Its categories were "Without age restriction", "Not recommended below age of 14", "Above age of 16 only", and "Above age of 18 only". A second system was introduced in 2004 which was overhauled in 2011 in favour of the current system. Its categories—given by the National Film Office—were "Without age restriction", "Parental guidance suggested below age of 12", "Not recommended below age of 16", "Not recommended below age of 18", and "For adults only".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://adattar.nmhh.hu/filmadatbazis/magyar_kh|publisher=NMHH Adattár|work=Filmadatbázis|title=Magyar korhatárbesorolások|accessdate=May 3, 2018|language=Hungarian}}</ref>

==Iceland==
Since July 1, 2006, '''FRÍSK''' (short for '''Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði''') has replaced the '''Kvikmyndaskoðun''' system in Iceland. In October 2013, FRÍSK announced that it was adopting a new system similar to the Netherlands' Kijkwijzer at least through 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Iceland Adopts Kijkwijzer! |date=18 October 2013 |publisher=Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/iceland-adopts-kijkwijzer/page18-0-268.html |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref> The Icelandic ratings system also provides an "18" rating in addition to the Kijkwijzer ratings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upplýsingar |trans-title=Information |language=Icelandic |publisher=FRÍSK |location=Reykjavik |url=http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/3 |accessdate=4 January 2017}}</ref> Under Icelandic law, minors aged 14-years-old and over may be admitted to a film carrying a higher age rating if accompanied by an adult.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lagagreinar |trans-title=Law |language=Icelandic |publisher=FRÍSK |location=Reykjavik |url=http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/Page/Article/2 |accessdate=4 January 2017}}</ref>

* '''L''': All ages.
* '''6''': Not suitable for children under 6 years
* '''9''': Not suitable for children under 9 years
* '''12''': Not suitable for children under 12 years
* '''16''': Not suitable for children under 16 years
* '''18''': Not suitable for children under 18 years

==India==
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In India, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is responsible for certifying films meant for public exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |title=About CBFC |publisher=Central Board of Film Certification |location=India |url=http://cbfcindia.gov.in/home.aspx |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505193627/http://cbfcindia.gov.in/home.aspx |archivedate=5 May 2014}}</ref>

* '''U''' – Unrestricted Public Exhibition.
* '''UA''' – Unrestricted Public Exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 12 years.
* '''A''' – Restricted to adults.
* '''S''' – Restricted to any special class of persons.

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Motion pictures shown in Indonesia must undergo reviewing by the Indonesian Film Censorship Board. Other than issuing certificates, the LSF/IFCB also reviews and issues permits for film-related advertising, such as movie trailers and posters.  LSF has the authority to cut scenes from films.  Films passed for exhibition are awarded one of the following classifications:<ref>{{cite web |title=Lulus Sensor |language=Indonesian |publisher=Lembaga Sensor Film |url=http://lsf.go.id/ |accessdate=23 May 2016}}</ref>
*'''SU''' (''Semua Umur''): All ages
*'''13+''': Suitable for ages 13 and above
*'''17+''': Suitable for ages 17 and above
*'''21+''': Suitable for ages 21 and above

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All films that are exhibited in public or released on a home video format must be submitted for classification to the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO).<ref>{{cite web |title=Guidelines: Film and DVD/Video Classification |publisher=Irish Film Classification Office |url=http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/web/classcatintro?opendocument&type=graphic |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Legislation |publisher=Irish Film Classification Office |url=http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/web/legislation?opendocument&type=graphic |accessdate=3 July 2014}}</ref>


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*'''G (General)''' – Suitable for children of school going age (note: children can be enrolled in school from the age of 4).
*'''PG (Parental Guidance)''' – Suitable for children over the age of 8. Parental guidance is recommended for children under the age of 12.
*'''12A''', '''12''' – Suitable for viewers of twelve and over. Younger children may be admitted to the film at cinemas if accompanied by an adult; on home video younger viewers are not permitted to purchase/rent even if under supervision.
*'''15A''', '''15''' –  Suitable for viewers of fifteen and over. Younger viewers may be admitted to the film at cinemas if accompanied by an adult; on home video younger viewers are not permitted to purchase/rent the video.
*'''16''' (''cinema only'') – Suitable for viewers of sixteen and over. Younger viewers are not admitted.
*'''18''' –  Suitable only for adults. Viewers under 18 are not admitted at cinemas or permitted to purchase/rent the video.

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All films aimed to be shown in Italy are classified by the Committee for the Theatrical Review of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities into one of the following categories:<ref>{{cite web |first=Pat |last=Eggleton |title=Paranormal activity causes panic in Italy |date=11 February 2010 |work=Italy Magazine |url= http://www.italymagazine.com/italy/film/paranormal-activity-causes-panic-italy |accessdate=5 May 2014}}</ref>

*'''T''' (''{{lang|it|pellicola per tutti}}''; "all"): All ages admitted.
*'''VM14''' (''{{lang|it|vietato ai minori di quattordici anni}}''): No admittance for children under 14.
*'''VM18''' (''{{lang|it|vietato ai minori di diciotto anni}}''): No admittance for children under 18.

==Jamaica==
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Film classification in Jamaica is a requirement of the Cinematograph Act of 1913, which also established the Cinematograph Authority.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jackson |first=Colleen Brown |title=Facts on the ratings of films |date=19 May 2014 |work=Jamaica Gleaner |url=http://jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20140519/letters/letters2.html |accessdate=23 September 2015}}</ref>

*'''G (General Audiences)''': Appropriate for all ages.
*'''PG''' (only applied occasionally)
*'''PG-13''': Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
*'''T-16''': Teenagers 14 & 15 will be admitted in the company of an adult.
*'''A-18''': No one under the age of 18 years will be admitted.

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A Japanese film rating regulator known as {{Nihongo|Eirin|映倫}} [full-name: {{Nihongo|'''Ei'''ga '''Rin'''ri Kanri Iinkai |映画倫理管理委員会}}] has a film classification system under which films are classified into one of four categories. The categories have been in use since 1 May 1998.<ref name=eirinpg8>{{cite news|url=http://www.eirin.jp/english/008.html|title=Eirin Film Classification|publisher=Eirin|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FAQ – Le Cinéma: What is the meaning of G, PG12, R15+, and R18+? |publisher=Bunkamura |url=http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/english/faq/cinema/q12.html |accessdate=28 June 2014}}</ref>
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*'''G''': General, suitable for all ages
*'''PG-12''': Parental guidance requested for young people under 12 years.
*'''R15+''': No one under 15 admitted.
*'''R18+''': No one under 18 admitted.

==Kazakhstan==
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In Kazakhstan, films are rated by the Committee for Culture of the Ministry for Culture and Information.<ref>{{cite web |title=Инструкции по проведению внешней оценки учебных достижений |date=6 April 2012 |publisher=Ministry of Education and Science |location=Kazakhstan |url=http://www.kazpravda.kz/_pdf/apr12/180412order.pdf |format=PDF }}{{dead link|date=August 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

* '''К''': Film is allowed for any audience.
* '''БА''': Permitted for children over the age of 12 only.
* '''Б14''': Supervision by parents required for children the age of 12-13.
* '''Е16''': Supervision by parents required for children the age of 12-15.
* '''Е18''': For viewers aged over 18.
* '''НА''': For viewers aged over 21. Restricted to licensed venues between 10{{nbsp}}pm and 6{{nbsp}}am local time.

==Latvia==
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In Latvia it is the duty of the producer of a film or distributor to assign a rating according to a pre-determined set of criteria. All publicly exhibited films, visual recordings and films broadcast over television and electronic networks must be classified.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cabinet Regulation No.587: Regulations Regarding the Classification of Films |date=29 June 2010 |publisher=National Film Center of Latvia |url=http://www.nfc.lv/info/?mnu_id=322 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20140707082145/http://www.nfc.lv/info/?mnu_id=322 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=7 July 2014 |accessdate=5 July 2014 }}</ref>

*'''U''' (universal audience) – Suitable for persons of all age groups
*'''7+''': Suitable for a person who has reached at least 7 years of age
*'''12+''': Suitable for a person who has reached at least 12 years of age
*'''16+''': Suitable for a person who has reached at least 16 years of age
*'''18+''': Not suitable for a minor (prohibited to people under 18)

==Malaysia==
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Historically, film censorship in Malaysia was carried out by police under the Theatre Ordinance 1908. In 1954 the Film Censorship Board (LPF) was created to censor films distributed across Malaysia in accordance with the Cinematograph Films Act 1952, and later the Film Censorship Act 2002.<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Censorship Board – Introduction|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-pengenalan|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs|location=Malaysia|accessdate=20 August 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822011400/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-pengenalan|archivedate=22 August 2014|df=}}</ref> Malaysia's motion picture rating system was introduced in 1953, initially classifying films either for General Audiences (''Tontonan Umum'') or For Adults Only (''Untuk Orang Dewasa Sahaja''), and in 1996 these classifications were changed to U and four different 18 categories. In mid-April 2010, the four 18 categories were deprecated, and was simplified to just '''18'''. In late 2008, the PG13 classification was introduced, which was changed to P13 in 2012.<ref name="Malaysia ratings">{{cite web|title=Film Censorship Board – Film Classification|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-klasifikasi-filem|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs|location=Malaysia|accessdate=20 August 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113035653/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-klasifikasi-filem|archivedate=13 November 2012|df=}}</ref>
[[File:Malaysian film classification logos.jpg|thumb|right|Malaysian film classification logos used since January 2012]]
Upon viewing the board will assign one of three categories to the film:<ref>{{cite web|title=Film Censorship Board – F.A.Q.|url=http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-soalan-lazim|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs|location=Malaysia|accessdate=20 August 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113042025/http://www.moha.gov.my/index.php/en/lpf-soalan-lazim|archivedate=13 November 2012|df=}}</ref>

* ''Lulus Bersih'' (Passed Clean [i.e. without cuts])
* ''Lulus Dengan Pengubahan'' (Passed with Edits/Cuts)
* ''Tidak Diluluskan Untuk Tayangan'' (Not Approved for Screening)

Should a film be approved, the Board then assigns the film a classification. As of 2012 the ratings are:<ref name="Malaysia ratings"/>

*'''U''' (''Umum'') - No age limit.
*'''P13''' (''Penjaga'') – Viewers under 13 years of age need parental/guardian supervision while viewing.
*'''18''' – For viewers aged 18 and above.

==Maldives==
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Film in the Maldives are classified by the National Bureau of Classification. Certificates issued are based on the following categories:<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification Ratings |publisher=National Bureau of Classification |location=Maldives |url=http://nbc.gov.mv/services/classification-ratings |accessdate=20 April 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220024616/http://www.nbc.gov.mv/services/classification-ratings |archivedate=20 February 2014 |df= }}</ref>
[[File:New NBC film ratings.jpg|thumb|right|Maldive film classifications]]

* '''G''' – Suitable for all ages.
* '''PG''' – Parental Guidance.
*'''12+''' – For ages 12 and above.
*'''15+''' – Suitable for ages 15 and above.
*'''18+''' – Suitable for ages 18 and above.
*'''18+R''' – Suitable for ages 18 and above. Restricted.
*'''PU''' – For Professional Use Only

==Malta==
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As of 2012, films in Malta are classified by the Film Board in accordance with the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act.<ref>{{cite book |title=Malta Council for Culture and the Arts Act (Cap. 444) |chapter=Cinema and Stage Age-Classification Regulations, 2012 |pages=B 4274–4284 |work=Legal Notice 416/2012 |publisher=Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government |location=Malta |year=2012 |url=http://justiceservices.gov.mt/DownloadDocument.aspx?app=lp&itemid=24242|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref> As part of an overhaul in 2013 the "14" and "16" age classifications were replaced by "12A" and "15"; the "PG" rating was redefined while "U", "12" and "18" were retained in their existing form.<ref>{{cite news |title=New film classifications issued |date=23 July 2013 |work=The Malta Independent |url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-07-23/news/new-film-classifications-issued-2150170624/ |accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>

If the film is deemed "fit for exhibition" it will be awarded one of the following classifications:

*'''U''' (Universal) – Suitable for all.
*'''PG''' (Parental Guidance) – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
*'''12A''' – Suitable for persons of 12 years and over: Provided that persons younger than 12 years may attend only when accompanied by an adult.
*'''12''' – Suitable only for persons of twelve years and over.
*'''15''' – Suitable for persons of fifteen years and over.
*'''18''' – Suitable only for persons of eighteen years and over.

==Mexico==
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The General Directorate of Radio, Television and Cinematography (in Spanish, ''Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía'') is the issuer of ratings for motion pictures. The RTC is an agency of the Department of State (''Secretaría de Gobernación''). It has its own classification system, as follows:<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinematografía: Criterios de Clasificación |trans-title=Cinematography: Classification Criteria |publisher=Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía |language=Spanish |url=http://www.rtc.gob.mx/NuevoSitio/cinematografia.php |accessdate=20 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Poder Ejectuivo: Secretaria de Gobernacio – Acuerdo mediante el cual se expiden los criterios para la clasificación de películas cinematográficas|trans-title=Power Exceutive: Secretary of Government – by which the criteria for classifying films are issued |date=4 April 2002 |publisher=Dirección General de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía |language=Spanish |url=http://www.gobernacion.gob.mx/work/models/SEGOB/Resource/144/1/images/criterios.pdf |accessdate=4 March 2016}}</ref>

*'''AA''' Informative-only rating: Understandable for children under 7 years.
*'''A''' Information-only rating: For all age groups.
*'''B''' Information-only rating: For adolescents 12 years and older.
*'''B-15''' Information-only rating: Not recommended for children under 15.
*'''C''' Restrictive rating: For adults 18 and older.
*'''D''' Restrictive rating: Adult movies (legally prohibited to those under 18 years of age).

==Netherlands==
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In the Netherlands, the Kijkwijzer system is used, which is executed by the Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media (NICAM). Under Dutch law children are admitted to films carrying an age rating if accompanied by an adult except in the case of "16" rated films.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kijkwijzer |language=Dutch |publisher=Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/kijkwijzer |accessdate=19 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kijkwijzer en wetsartikel 240a |trans-title=Myspace and article of law 240a |language=Dutch |publisher=Netherlands Institute for the Classification of Audiovisual Media |location=Hilversum |url=http://www.kijkwijzer.nl/wetgeving/page11.html |accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref>
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* '''Al''': All ages.
* '''6''': Potentially harmful to children under 6 years.
* '''9''':  Potentially harmful to children under 9 years.
* '''12''':  Potentially harmful to children under 12 years; broadcasting is not allowed before 8:00&nbsp;pm.
* '''16''': Potentially harmful to (and not allowed for) children under 16 years; broadcasting is not allowed before 10:00&nbsp;pm.

Mostly, these icons are used along with other symbols, displaying if a movie contains violence, sexual content, frightening scenes, drug or alcohol abuse, discrimination, or coarse language. These symbols are also used for TV-programs in the Netherlands.

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The ''Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993'' gives the Office of Film and Literature Classification the power to classify publications into three categories: unrestricted, restricted, or "objectionable" (banned).<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand's classification law: The Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act, 1993 |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/new-zealands-classification-law/ |accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The classification criteria |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/the-classification-criteria/ |accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref> With a few exceptions, films, videos, DVDs and restricted computer games must carry a label before being offered for supply or exhibited to the public.<ref>{{cite web |title=How classification decisions are made |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/about-nz-classification/how-classification-decisions-are-made/ |accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 |publisher=Parliamentary Council Office |location=New Zealand |date=11 May 2013 |url=http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0094/latest/DLM312895.html |format=[http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0094/latest/096be8ed8150b49e.pdf PDF] |accessdate=25 June 2017}}</ref>

In 2017 the Office of Film and Literature Classification created a special RP18 rating for online content in response to the [[Company:Netflix|Netflix]] television series, ''13 Reasons Why''. The new classification reflects concerns raised with 17 and 18 year olds in New Zealand being at a higher risk of suicide.<ref name="13rwhy-newsbeat">{{cite web|title=New Zealand teens can only watch Netflix show 13 Reasons Why with their parents|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/39732715/new-zealand-teens-can-only-watch-netflix-show-13-reasons-why-with-their-parents|website=BBC Newsbeat|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=13 Reasons Why : Blog : OFLC|url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/blog/blog-13-reasons-why.html|website=www.classificationoffice.govt.nz|publisher=Office of Film & Literature Classification|accessdate=1 May 2017|language=en-NZ|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501215703/http://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/blog/blog-13-reasons-why.html|archivedate=1 May 2017|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Classification Decision|date=26 April 2017|publisher=The Office of Film and Literature Classification|url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/PDFs/13-reasons-why-classification-decision.pdf|accessdate=1 May 2017}}</ref> The current ratings are:<ref>{{cite web |title=New Zealand's classification labels |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-ratings/new-zealands-classification-labels/ |accessdate=22 August 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530004529/http://classificationoffice.govt.nz/search-for-a-classification/new-zealands-classification-labels.html |archivedate=30 May 2014 |df= }}</ref>

* '''G''': Anyone can be shown or sold this.
* '''PG''': Films and games with a PG label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. The PG label means guidance from a parent or guardian is recommended for younger viewers.
* '''M''': Films and games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone. Films with an M label are more suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.<ref>{{cite web |title="M" label |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=New Zealand |url=https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/assets/Images/general/labels/labels-M-373.gif |accessdate=9 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=What the classification symbols mean |website=Classification in New Zealand |publisher=Office of Film and Literature Classification |location=Wellington |url=http://www.censor.org.nz/what/what-symbols/ |accessdate=29 August 2018}}</ref>
* '''R13''': Restricted to persons 13 years and over.
* '''R15''': Restricted to persons 15 years and over.
* '''R16''': Restricted to persons 16 years and over.
* '''R18''': Restricted to persons 18 years and over.
* '''RP13''': Restricted to persons 13 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.
* '''RP16''': Restricted to persons 16 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.
* '''RP18''': Restricted to persons 18 years and over unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian (online content only).
* '''R''': Restricted exclusively to a certain audience.

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The National Film and Video Censors Board classifies films, videos, DVDs, and VCDs. Classifications carrying an age rating are legally restricted, although the "15" and "18" classifications do not apply to people below 2 years of age.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classifications: Classification Symbols |publisher=National Film and Video Censors Board |location=Nigeria |url=http://www.nfvcb.gov.ng/pages.asp?pageid=352 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224003112/http://nfvcb.gov.ng/pages.asp?pageid=352 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=24 February 2012 |accessdate=23 April 2014 }}</ref>  The categories are:
* '''G''' (Green Sign): Suitable for viewing by persons of all ages.
* '''PG''' (Green Sign): Parental Guidance advised. 
* '''12''' (Yellow Sign): Not suitable for people under the age of 12.  
* '''12A''' (Yellow Sign): Not suitable for people under the age of 12. A child must be accompanied by an adult to view the film.  
* '''15''' (Red Sign): Not suitable for persons under the age of 15.
* '''18''' (Red Sign): Not suitable for people under the 18. 
* '''RE''' (Red Sign): Films which fall under this category are to be exhibited and distributed only in specially licensed premises.

==Norway==
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The Norwegian Media Authority (''Medietilsynet'') sets the age limits on films to be exhibited in Norway. Films not submitted to the Media Authority for classification carry a mandatory age rating of "18".<ref name="Medietilsynet 2015">{{cite web |title=Aldersgrenser |trans-title=Age limits |publisher=Norwegian Media Authority |language=Norwegian |url=http://www.medietilsynet.no/barn-og-medier/aldersgrenser/ |accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref>

The following age limits apply to films to be shown in cinemas:<ref name="Medietilsynet 2015"/>

* '''A''' – Suitable for all
* '''6''' – 6 years (no restriction for children accompanied by an adult)
* '''9''' – 9 years (children down to 6 years accompanied by an adult)
* '''12''' – 12 years (children down to 9 years accompanied by an adult)
* '''15''' – 15 years (young down to 12 years accompanied by an adult)
* '''18''' – 18 years (absolute lower limit)

The Media Authority has no power to ban films but must not classify films which they consider contravene Norwegian criminal law.<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Kapittel 2. Aldersgrenser: § 5.Fastsettelse av aldersgrenser på kinofilm |title=Lov om beskyttelse av mindreårige mot skadelige bildeprogram mv. |trans-title=Law on protection of minors from harmful photo application etc. |date=2 February 2015|language=Norwegian |publisher=Ministry of Culture |location=Norway |url=http://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2015-02-06-7#KAPITTEL_2 |accessdate=18 July 2015}}</ref>

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[[File:Philippines content rating.png|thumb|right|The rating labels used in the Philippine.]]
In the Philippines, motion pictures, along with television programs, are rated by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, a special agency of the Office of the President. As of 2012, the Board uses six classification ratings.<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Chapter IV – Movie, Television and Trailer Classification|title=2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations |publisher=Movie and Television Review and Classification Board |location=Philippines |url=http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2004-IRR-as-amended.pdf |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref>

*'''G''' (General Audiences) – Viewers of all ages are admitted.
*'''PG''' (Parental Guidance) – Viewers below 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult.
*'''R-13''' (Restricted-13) – Only viewers who are 13 years old and above can be admitted.
*'''R-16''' (Restricted-16) – Only viewers who are 16 years old and above can be admitted.
*'''R-18''' (Restricted-18) – Only viewers who are 18 years old and above can be admitted.
*'''X''' (Not For Public Exhibition) – "X-rated" films are not suitable for public exhibition.

==Poland==
Ratings in Poland are not set by any board or advisory body. Prior to 1989 the applicable age ratings were "no age limit", "over 7", "over 12", "over 15" and "over 18" and were set by The General Committee of Cinematography. Since 1989 there is no official classification system, with age ratings being self-prescriptive and set by the distributors. In case of television, the supervisory body – Krajowa Rada Radiofonii i Telewizji (KRRiT, The National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television) can impose fines upon those responsible for improper rating of a broadcast, or lack of it.<ref>{{cite conference |first=Lucyna |last=Kirwil |title=Age or Content Based Film Ratings: A Solution Discussed in Poland |date=3–5 September 2003 |conference=European Conference of Film Classification |publisher=Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Fernsehen |url=http://fsf.de/data/hefte/pdf/Veranstaltungen/Archiv/2003_European_Conference/poland_abstract_ppp_.pdf |accessdate=24 April 2014}}</ref>

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Movies are rated in Portugal by the Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos of the Ministry of Culture. In cinemas the ratings are mandatory (subject to parental guidance) whereas for video releases they are merely advisory, except in the case of pornographic content.<ref>{{cite web |title=English Version: Classification in Portugal |publisher=Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos |url=http://www.cce.org.pt/ENGLISH1.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504054858/http://www.cce.org.pt/ENGLISH1.htm |archivedate=4 May 2014}}</ref> Children under the age of 3 were previously prohibited from public film performances, but a special category was introduced for this age group when the classification system was overhauled in 2014. A category for 14-year-olds was also introduced, and the lowest age rating was dropped from 4 years of age to 3.<ref>{{cite web |title=Decreto-Lei n.º 396/82, de 21 de Setembro |trans-title=Decree-Law n. 396/82, 21 September |language=Portuguese |date=21 September 1982 |publisher=Comissão de Classificação de Espectáculos |location=Portugal |url=http://www.cce.org.pt/Docs/396.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427223857/http://www.cce.org.pt/Docs/396.pdf |archivedate=27 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="Portugal 2014">{{cite web |author=Presidency of the Council of Ministers |title=Decreto-Lei n.º 23/2014 |trans-title=Decree-Law n. 23/2014 |language=Portuguese |date=14 February 2014 |work=Diário da República |volume=1 |issue=32 |page=1385 |url=http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2014/02/03200/0137901389.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514163305/http://dre.pt/pdf1sdip/2014/02/03200/0137901389.pdf |format=PDF |archivedate=14 May 2014}}</ref> The categories are the following:<ref name="Portugal 2014" />

* '''Para todos os públicos''' – For all the public (especially designed for children under 3 years of age).
* '''M/3''' Passed for viewers aged 3 and older.
* '''M/6''' Passed for viewers aged 6 and older.
* '''M/12''' Passed for viewers aged 12 and older.
* '''M/14''' Passed for viewers aged 14 and older.
* '''M/16''' Passed for viewers aged 16 and older.
* '''M/18''' Passed for viewers aged 18 and older.
* '''P''' Special rating supplementary to the M/18 age rating denoting "pornography".

==Romania==
Ratings in Romania are set by the National Center of Cinematography ({{lang-ro|Centrul Național al Cinematografiei}}) (CNC)<ref>{{cite web|title=Criterii de clasificare a filmelor|url=http://cnc.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Anexa_07_criterii_film.pdf|website=Centrul Național al Cinematografiei|accessdate=9 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407171254/http://cnc.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Anexa_07_criterii_film.pdf|archive-date=2016-04-07|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref>.

*'''AG''' (''{{lang|ro|audiență generală}}'') – General audience.
*'''AP-12''' (''{{lang|ro|acordul părinților pentru copiii sub 12 ani}}'') – Parental guidance for children under 12.
*'''N-15''' (''{{lang|ro|nerecomandat tinerilor sub 15 ani}}'') – Not recommended for children under 15.
*'''IM-18''' (''{{lang|ro|interzis minorilor}}'') – Prohibited to minors under 18.
*'''IM-18-XXX''' (''{{lang|ro|interzis minorilor și proiecției cu public}}'') – Prohibited to minors under 18 and projection with a public.
*'''IC''' (''{{lang|ro|interdicție de comunicare}}'') – Prohibition of communication.

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Since 2012 the rating appears inside circles, which indicate age restrictions followed by a plus(+), and appears in most shows, including TV and Internet shows in Russian.<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ru:ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО НАДЗОРУ В СФЕРЕ СВЯЗИ, ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ И МАССОВЫХ КОММУНИКАЦИЙ (РОСКОМНАДЗОР) |trans-title=Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications (Roskomnadzora) |publisher=Ministry of Communications and Mass Media |location=Russia |language=Russian |url=http://rkn.gov.ru/docstore/doc1373.htm |accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Федеральный закон от 29.12.2010 № 436-ФЗ |trans-title=Federal Law of 29.12.2010 № 436-FZ |date=31 December 2010 |work=Rossiyskaya Gazeta |url=http://www.rg.ru/2010/12/31/deti-inform-dok.html |accessdate=4 May 2014 |archiveurl=http://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/Федеральный_закон_от_29.12.2010_№_436-ФЗ |archivedate=23 August 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref>
[[File:Signs of age limits (Russia).svg|thumb|right|Russian rating system]]
The indication shown:
* '''0+''' – All ages are admitted.
* '''6+''' ''для детей старше 6 лет''  (For children above 6) – Unsuitable for children under 6.
* '''12+''' ''для детей старше 12 лет''  (For children above 12) – Unsuitable for children under 12.
* '''16+''' ''для детей старше 16 лет''  (For children above 16) – Unsuitable for children under 16.
* '''18+''' ''запрещено для детей'' (Prohibited for children) – Prohibited for children under 18.
* ''Фильмы, которым отказано в классификации'' (Refused classification) – Banned.

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Film classification in Singapore was introduced in 1991 and comes under the jurisdiction of the Board of Film Censors (BFC). There were three ratings originally: G (General), PG (Parental Guidance) and R18 (Restricted to 18 years and above). Prior to then films were either approved or effectively banned. Since then, there have been several alterations to the ratings over the years. The R18 rating has been dropped, and has been replaced by NC16 (No Children under 16), M18 (Mature 18) and R21 (Restricted 21). A PG13 (Parental Guidance 13) rating, introduced in 2011, is the latest rating to be introduced. The G, PG and PG13 ratings are advisory while NC16, M18 and R21 carry age restrictions. Video ratings are mostly the same as the cinema ratings, except only go up to M18. Some titles, such as documentaries, children's programmes and sports programmes may be exempt from classification on video, but all titles must be classified for public theatrical exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Regulations & Licensing: Content Standards & Classification – Film & Videos |publisher=Media Development Authority |location=Singapore |url=http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/FilmsAndVideos/Pages/default.aspx |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315080305/http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/FilmsAndVideos/Pages/default.aspx |archivedate=15 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Board of Film Censors|title=Classification Guidelines |publisher=Media Development Authority |location=Singapore |url=http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/Documents/Films%20and%20Videos/Classification_Guidelines_15072011.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724013050/http://www.mda.gov.sg/RegulationsAndLicensing/ContentStandardsAndClassification/Documents/Films%20and%20Videos/Classification_Guidelines_15072011.pdf |archivedate=24 July 2015}}</ref> 
[[File:FilmRatings.JPG|thumb|upright=1.5|right|The revised Singapore film rating system which took effect 15 July 2011]]
The categories are:
*'''G''': General – Suitable for all ages. 
*'''PG''': Parental Guidance – Suitable for all but parents should guide their young.
*'''PG13''': Parental Guidance 13 – Suitable for persons aged 13 and above (Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens without parent/guardian supervision).
*'''NC16''': No Children Under 16 – Suitable for persons aged 16 and above.
*'''M18''': Mature 18 – Suitable for persons aged 18 and above.
*'''R21''': Restricted 21 – Suitable for adults aged 21 and above (restricted to licensed cinemas).

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In South Africa, films are classified by the Film and Publication Board.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ratings |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=http://www.fpb.org.za/ratings/ |accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> Distributors and exhibitors are legally compelled to comply with the age ratings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Classification Guidelines |publisher=Film and Publication Board |location=South Africa |url=http://www.fpb.org.za/classifications/classification-guidelines |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>  All broadcasters, cinemas and distributors of DVD/video and computer games must comply with the following:
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* '''A''': Suitable for all.
* '''PG''': Parental Guidance
* '''7–9PG''': Not suitable for children under the age of 7. Children aged 7–9 years old may not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
* '''10–12PG''': Not suitable for children under the age of 10. Children aged 10–12 years old may not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult.
* '''13''': Not suitable for children under the age of 13.
* '''16''': Not suitable for persons under the age of 16.
* '''18''': Not suitable for persons under the age of 18.
* '''X18''': No One Under 18 Admitted; restricted to licensed adult premises.
* '''XX''': Must not be distributed or exhibited in public.

There are also sub-descriptors used with some of the ratings:

*'''S''' for sex
*'''L''' for language
*'''V''' for violence
*'''P''' for prejudice
*'''N''' for nudity
*'''H''' for horror
*'''D''' for substance abuse
*'''SV''' for sexual violence

==South Korea==
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The Korea Media Rating Board (영상물등급위원회) in Seoul divides licensed films into the following categories:<ref name="stats">{{cite web |title=Classification: Categories |publisher=Korea Media Rating Board |location=Seoul | url = http://global.kmrb.or.kr/classification/categories.do |accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Claire |last=Lee |title=Media Rating Board OKs Screening of Kim Ki-duk’s Controversial 'Moebius' |work=The Korea Herald |date=7 August 2013  |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/common_prog/newsprint.php?ud=20130807000590&dt=2 |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
* '''All''' (전체 관람가) – Film suitable for all ages.
* '''12''' (12세 이상 관람가) – Film intended for audiences 12 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed.
* '''15''' (15세 이상 관람가) – Film intended for audiences 15 and over. Underage audiences accompanied by a parent or guardian are allowed.
* '''R''' (청소년 관람불가) – No one under 18 is allowed to watch this film.
* '''Restricted Screening''' (제한상영가) – Film needs a certain restriction in screening or advertisement as it is considered a highly bad influence to universal human dignity, social value, good customs or national emotion due to excessive expression of nudity, violence, social behavior, etc (technically not an age restriction but films with this rating may only be screened at "adults only" theaters, with the age of majority set at 19).

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All films to be commercially released in Spain in any medium must be submitted to the ICAA (Instituto de Cinematografía y Artes Audiovisuales - Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts Institute). Classifications are advisory except for X-rated films, which are restricted to specially licensed venues. A supplementary classification, "Especialmente Recomendada para la Infancia" (Especially recommended for children), is sometimes appended to the lowest two classifications.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cinema and Audio-Visual Concepts: Film Rating |publisher=Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport |location=Spain |url=http://en.www.mcu.es/cine/CE/Industria/CalificacionPeliculas.html |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref> Another supplementary classification, "Especialmente recomendada para el fomento de la igualdad de género" (Especially recommended for the promotion of gender equality), is sometimes appended to any of the classifications except the last one.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trámite para la Calificación|publisher=Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport|location=Spain |url=http://www.mecd.gob.es/cultura-mecd/areas-cultura/cine/industria-cine/calificacion/tramite-calificacion.html |accessdate=29 September 2016}}</ref>
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* '''APTA(i)''' – General admission
* '''7(i)''' – Not recommended for audiences under 7 
* '''12''' – Not recommended for audiences under 12
* '''16''' – Not recommended for audiences under 16
* '''18''' – Not recommended for audiences under 18
* '''Película X''' – Prohibited for audiences under 18 (may only be shown in premises where adult films are screened)

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The Swedish Media Council ("Statens medieråd") is a government agency with the aims to reduce the risk of harmful media influences among minors and to empower minors as conscious media users.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Swedish Media Council |publisher=Swedish Media Council |url=http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/ |accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref> The classification bestowed on a film should not be viewed as recommendations on the suitability for children, as the law the council operates under (SFS 2010:1882) only mandates them to assess the relative risk to children's well-being. It is not a legal requirement to submit a film to the Media Council.<ref name="Swedish ratings 1">{{cite web |title=Film Classification |date=4 January 2016|publisher=Swedish Media Council |url=http://www.statensmedierad.se/ovrigt/inenglish/filmclassification.580.html |accessdate=22 January 2016}}</ref> The councils classification only applies to public exhibition, and the law does not require classification of home media.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frågor och svar om åldersgränser |trans-title=Questions and answers about age limits |publisher=Swedish Media Council |language=Swedish |url=http://www.statensmedierad.se/Aldersgranser/FAQ-aldersgranser |accessdate=3 October 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121933/http://www.statensmedierad.se/Aldersgranser/FAQ-aldersgranser |archivedate=6 October 2014 |df= }}</ref>

The following categories are used:<ref name="Swedish ratings 2">{{cite web |title=Åldersgränser för film |trans-title=Age limits for movies |publisher=Swedish Media Council |language=Swedish |url=https://www.statensmedierad.se/aldersgranserforfilm.171.html |accessdate=28 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Lag (2010:1882) om åldersgränser för film som ska visas offentligt |trans-title=Law (2010: 1882) on age limits for movies to be displayed publicly |language=Swedish |orig-year=21 December 2010 |date=2016 |publisher=Riksdag |url=http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-20101882-om-aldersgranser-for-film-som-ska_sfs-2010-1882 |accessdate=28 June 2018}}</ref>

* '''Btl''' (''Barntillåten'') – All ages.
* '''7''' – Children under the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 7.
* '''11''' – Children over the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 11.
* '''Not Approved/15''' – Children over the age of 11, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films with a 15-year limit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ny lag: Från 1 mars kan 11-åringar se film med 15-årsgräns på bio i sällskap med en vuxen |trans-title=From 1 March, 11-year-olds can watch movies with 15-year-olds in the movies in the company of an adult |date=3 February 2017 |publisher=Swedish Media Council |language=Swedish |url=https://www.statensmedierad.se/press/nyheterkronikorochpressmeddelanden/nyheterpressmeddelandekronikor/nylagfran1marskan11aringarsefilmmed15arsgranspabioisallskapmedenvuxen.2118.html |accessdate=28 June 2018}}</ref>

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Switzerland has adopted Germany's Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (Voluntary Self-Regulation of the Film Industry, FSK). Under Swiss law, however, children up to two years younger than the age recommendations will be admitted if accompanied by a person invested with parental authority.<ref>{{cite web |first=Patrice |last=Aubrey |title=Switzerland: Harmonisation of Minimum Age for Cinema Attendance |year=2012 |journal=IRIS Merlin |volume=2012 |issue=4 |page=16 |publisher=European Audiovisual Observatory |url=http://merlin.obs.coe.int/iris/2012/1/article16.en.html |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>

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The Government Information Office (GIO) classified films into four categories (General Audience/Protected/Parental Guidance/Restricted) pursuant to its issued Regulations Governing the Classification of Motion Pictures of the Republic of China (電影片分級處理辦法 in traditional Chinese):<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie law |date=April 1994 |publisher=Government Information Office |location=Taiwan |language=Chinese |url=http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/law/movie/3.htm |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010702050642/http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/law/movie/3.htm |archivedate=2 July 2001}}</ref> The "Parental Guidance" rating previously prohibited viewing by children under the age of 12 and required adolescents aged 12–17 to be accompanied by an adult. In 2015, the "Parental Guidance" rating was divided into two categories: one that prohibits children under the age of 12 and one that prohibits adolescents under the age of 15.<ref>{{cite news |author=Christie Chen |title=Change to film rating system to benefit teenagers: official |date=20 October 2015 |publisher=Focus Taiwan |url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201510200010.aspx |accessdate=9 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Film rating system change to benefit teenagers: gov't |date=21 October 2015 |work=The China Post |url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/movies-&-films/2015/10/21/448902/Film-rating.htm |accessdate=9 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=MovieRating |publisher=Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development |url=http://cinema.bamid.gov.tw/TheaterMangSystem/Pages/MovieRating/index.aspx |accessdate=9 January 2016}}</ref>
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*'''0+''': '''普遍級(普)''' (General Audience) – Viewing is permitted for audiences of all ages.
*'''6+''': '''保護級(護)''' (Protected) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 6; children between 6 and 11 shall be accompanied and given guidance by parents, teachers, seniors, or adult relatives or friends.
*'''12+''': '''輔導十二歲級(輔12)''' (Parental Guidance 12) – Viewing is not permitted for children under 12.
*'''15+''': '''輔導十五歲級(輔15)''' (Parental Guidance 15) – Viewing is not permitted for those under 15.
*'''18+''': '''限制級(限)''' (Restricted) – Viewing is not permitted for those under 18.

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A motion picture rating system was proposed in the Film and Video Act of 2007, and was passed on December 20, 2007 by the Thai military-appointed National Legislative Assembly, replacing laws which had been in place since 1930. The draft law was met with resistance from the film industry and independent filmmakers. Activists had hoped for a less-restrictive approach; however, films are still subject to censorship, or can be banned from release altogether if the film is deemed to "undermine or disrupt social order and moral decency, or might impact national security or the pride of the nation".<ref name=Rithdee>{{cite news |last=Rithdee |first=Kong |title=Thailand passes controversial film act |date=20 December 2007 |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2007/film/news/thailand-passes-controversial-film-act-1117978081 |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>

The ratings were put into effect in August 2009.<ref>{{cite news |first=Pakamard |last=Jaichalard |title=Film ratings launched |date=18 August 2009 |work=The Nation |location=Thailand |url=http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/18/national/national_30109996.php |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010193933/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/18/national/national_30109996.php |archivedate=10 October 2014}}</ref> They are as follows:

* '''P''' – Educational.
* '''G''' – General Audience.
* '''13''' – Suitable for viewers aged 13 years and over.
* '''15''' – Suitable for viewers aged 15 years and over.
* '''18''' – Suitable for viewers aged 18 years and over.
* '''20''' – Content is unsuitable for viewers aged under 20.
* '''Banned''' – Films that are not allowed to screen publicly in Thailand.

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In Turkey, movies to be shown in cinemas are rated by the Evaluation and Classification Board of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. All films to be made commercially available must be classified, except in the case of educational films which are labeled as "for educational purposes" instead. The board also has the power to refuse classification in extreme cases (producers and distributors can submit an edited version of a movie to the board but edited versions may also be rejected if still deemed inappropriate); in this case, the movie will be banned with the exception of special artistic activities like fairs, festivals, feasts and carnivals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sinema Filmlerinin Değerlendirilmesi ve Sınıflandırılmasına İlişkin Usul ve Esaslar Hakkında Yönetmelik |trans-title=Evaluation and Classification of Movies Regulation on the Procedures and Principles |date=18 February 2005 |work=Official Gazette |issue=25 731 |page=6 |publisher=Ministry of Culture and Tourism |location=Turkey |language=Turkish |url=http://teftis.kulturturizm.gov.tr/TR,14493/sinema-filmlerinin-degerlendirilmesi-ve-siniflandirilma-.html |accessdate=5 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sinema Filmlerini Değerlendirme Ve Sınıflandırma İşaretlerimizi Tanıyalım |trans-title=Meet the assessment and classification Sign Cinema Films |publisher=Ministry of Culture and Tourism |location=Turkey |url=http://www.telifhaklari.gov.tr/belge/1-77841/sinema-filmlerini-Degerlendirme.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109085537/http://www.telifhaklari.gov.tr/belge/1-77841/sinema-filmlerini-Degerlendirme.html |archivedate=9 January 2012}}</ref>

* '''Genel İzleyici Kitlesi''' – General audience.
* '''7+''' – Suitable for viewers aged 7 and over.
* '''7A''' – Viewers under the age of 7 may watch with accompanying family members.
* '''13+''' – Suitable for viewers aged 13 and over.
* '''13A''' – Viewers under the age of 13 may watch with accompanying family members.
* '''15+''' – Suitable for viewers aged 15 and over.
* '''15A''' – Viewers under the age of 15 may watch with accompanying family members. 
* '''18+''' – Suitable for viewers aged 18 and over.

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The Ministry of Information of the United Arab Emirates classifies all films, which cinemas must abide by.<ref>{{cite web |title=Age Classification System |date=19 February 2018 |publisher=National Media Council |url=http://nmc.gov.ae/en-us/Media-Center/Events/Pages/Age-Classification-System.aspx |accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Samir |last=Salama |title=New UAE ratings system for films, games, books |date=20 February 2018 |work=Gulf News |url=https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/media/new-uae-ratings-system-for-films-games-books-1.2176427 |accessdate=21 June 2018}}</ref>

*'''G''' – For public viewing, suitable for all age groups.
*'''PG''' – For public viewing, with adult supervision.
*'''PG13''' – Ages 13 and below allowed with adult supervisions.
*'''PG15''' – Ages 15 and below allowed with adult supervisions.
*'''15+''' – Ages 15 and above only.
*'''18+''' – Ages 18 and above only.

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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) classifies films to be publicly exhibited in the United Kingdom, although statutory powers remain with local councils which can overrule any of the BBFC's decisions. Since 1984, the BBFC also classifies films made commercially available though a home video format. If the BBFC refuses a classification this effectively amounts to a ban (although local councils retain the legal right to overturn it in the case of cinema exhibition). The BBFC's regulatory powers do not extend to the internet, so a film they have banned on physical media can still be made available via [[Engineering:Streaming media|streaming media]]/[[Engineering:Video on demand|video on demand]]. Videos designed to inform, educate or instruct or concerned with sport, religion or music are exempt from classification; exempt films may be marked as "E", but this is not an official label.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the BBFC |publisher=British Board of Film Classification |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc |accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FAQs |publisher=British Board of Film Classification |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc/faqs |accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref>

The current BBFC system is:<ref>{{cite web |title=Guidelines |publisher=British Board of Film Classification |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/guidelines |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref>
* '''Uc''' – Especially suitable for pre-school children. The category is now retired, although older video works still in circulation may carry the label.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAQs: What are the differences between the ‘U’ and ‘Uc’ categories? |publisher=British Board of Film Classification |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/about-bbfc/faqs#F8 |accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref>
* '''U (Universal)''' - Suitable for all. A U-rated film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over.
* '''PG (Parental Guidance)''' - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG-rated film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older.
* '''12A''' - Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A-rated film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
* '''12''' – Video release suitable for 12 years and over. Video recordings with this rating are not to be supplied to anyone below that age even if under supervision.
* '''15''' - Suitable only for 15 years and older. No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15-rated film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15-rated video.
* '''18''' - Suitable only for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18-rated film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18-rated video. 
* '''R18 (Restricted 18)''' - Adult works for licensed premises only. The R18 category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18-rated video works may not be supplied by mail order.

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In the United States of America, film classification is a voluntary process with the ratings issued by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) via the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA).<ref>{{cite web |title=Film Ratings |publisher=Motion Picture Association of America |url=http://www.mpaa.org/film-ratings/ |accessdate=11 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=History of Ratings |publisher=Classification and Ratings Administration |url=https://filmratings.com/History |accessdate=23 March 2018 }}</ref> The system was established in 1968, but the version listed below is the most recent revision, having been in effect since 1990.<ref name="articles.latimes.com">{{cite news|title=X Film Rating Dropped and Replaced by NC-17 : Movies: Designation would bar children under 18. Move expected to clear the way for strong adult themes.|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1990-09-27/news/mn-1406_1_r-rated-films|accessdate=20 August 2012|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=27 September 1990|author=David J. Fox}}</ref> An unrated film is often informally denoted by "NR" in newspapers and so forth.<ref>{{cite book |first=Daniel P. |last=Franklin |title=Politics and Film: The Political Culture of Film in the United States |year=2006 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=9781461641018 |pages=[https://books.google.com/books?id=eQp4AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA152 152]–153}}</ref>

* '''G''' (General Audiences) – All Ages Are Admitted.
* '''PG''' (Parental Guidance Suggested) – Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children.
* '''PG-13''' (Parents Strongly Cautioned) – Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13.
* '''R''' (Restricted) – Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian.
* '''NC-17''' (Adults Only) – No One 17 and Under Admitted.

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Age ratings are divided into several categories. The age that corresponds to the category and the level of enforcement is defined by municipality ordinances.

In the San Cristóbal municipality the following ratings apply:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alcaldiadesancristobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ORDENANZA-SOBRE-ESPECT%C3%81CULOS-PUBLICOS-DE-SAN-CRISTOBAL.pdf|title=Reforma parcial de la ordenanza sobre espectáculos públicos del municipio San Cristóbal|last=|first=|date=6 December 2013|website=|page=7|access-date=}}</ref>

* '''AA''' – Aimed at children under 12 years of age.
* '''A''' – Suitable for all ages.
* '''B''' – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
* '''C''' – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
* '''D''' – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.

In the Baruta municipality the following ratings apply:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alcaldiadebaruta.gob.ve/images/ordenanzas/2005/006.pdf|title=Ordenanza sobre espectáculos públicos – Municipio Baruta|last=|first=|date=8 December 2005|website=|page=8|access-date=}}</ref>

* '''A''' – Suitable for all ages.
* '''B''' – Suitable for audiences aged 12 years or older.
* '''C''' – Suitable for audiences aged 16 years or older.
* '''D''' – Suitable for adults.

In the Maracaibo municipality children under the age of two are not admitted to performances and the ratings are enforced:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sedemat.gob.ve/Ordenanzas/Espectaculos%20Publicos/Ordenanza%20Espectaculos%20Publicos.pdf|title=Ordenanza de regulación e impuestos de espectáculos públicos – Municipio Maracaibo|last=|first=|date=16 July 2002|website=|page=4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718165653/http://www.sedemat.gob.ve/Ordenanzas/Espectaculos%20Publicos/Ordenanza%20Espectaculos%20Publicos.pdf|archive-date=2018-07-18|dead-url=yes|access-date=}}</ref>

* '''A''' – Suitable for all ages.
* '''B''' – Suitable for audiences aged 14 years or older.
* '''C''' – Suitable for audiences aged 18 years or older.

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All theatrical releases are screened by the Cinema Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Travel of Vietnam to ensure suitability for public viewing. Regardless of the rating, some scenes may be altered or removed to comply with regulations. The classification was revised in January 2017, replacing the previous rating system.<ref name="New rating Vietnam">{{cite web|title=Vietnam adopts a new film rating system with 18+ rating|url=http://blisssaigon.com/vietnam-adopts-a-new-film-system-with-18-rating/|website=Bliss Saigon|accessdate=25 February 2017}}</ref>

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* '''P''' ({{lang-vi|Phổ cập}}, meaning Universal) – Suitable for all ages.
* '''C13''' – Persons under age 13 not admitted.
* '''C16''' – Persons under age 16 not admitted.
* '''C18''' – Persons under age 18 not admitted.

Unlike the previous rating system, the current rating system does not have parental guidance and ratings other than '''P''' are considered to be restricted.

==See also==
* Television content rating systems
* Video game content rating system

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://imdb.com/updates/guide/certificates IMDb]'s information about rating systems from all over the world.
* [http://www.filmclassifications.com FilmClassifications.com] Information regarding film classifications from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
* [http://www.classification.gov.au Australia] Australian Classification Board.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20020119204822/http://www.medieraadet.dk/ Denmark] Medierådet for Børn og Unge (The Media Council for Children and Young People).
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120516150041/http://www.meku.fi/index.php?lang=en Finland] Finnish Centre for Media Education and Audiovisual Media.
* [http://www.cnc.fr France] Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC).
* [http://www.spio.de Germany] Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft e. V. (SPIO)
* [http://www.kvikmyndaskodun.is/ Iceland] Félag rétthafa í sjónvarps- og kvikmyndaiðnaði.
* [http://cbfcindia.gov.in/ India] Central Board of Film Certification.
* [http://www.ifco.ie Irish] Film Censor's Office.
* [http://www.eirin.jp/english/ Japan] Administration Commission of Motion Picture Code of Ethics.
* [http://global.kmrb.or.kr/ South Korea] Korea Media Rating Board.
* [http://www.filemkita.com/maklumat/1/lpf_02.html Malaysia] Lembaga Penapisan Filem Malaysia (Malaysia Film Filter Board)
* [http://www.kijkwijzer.nl Netherlands] Kijkwijzer (and Nicam).
* [http://www.censorship.govt.nz New Zealand] Office of Film & Literature Classification.
* [http://www.medietilsynet.no Norway] Media Authority.
* [http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph Philippines] Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100209225411/http://www.mda.gov.sg/Public/MediaClassification/FilmsAndVideos/Pages/RatingsFilmsandVideos.aspx Singapore] Media Development Authority.
* [http://statensmedierad.se/Om-Statens-medierad/In-English/ Sweden] Statens medieråd.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060217061924/http://www.fpb.gov.za/ South African] Film and Publications Board.
* [http://www.academiadecine.com/ Spanish] Film Academy (ACE).
* [http://www.bbfc.co.uk United Kingdom] British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
* [http://www.mpaa.org USA] Motion Picture Association of America.

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