What does 12A mean on DVDs?
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
What films are rated 12A?
The 12A rating is given to films that contain themes that are deemed suitable for young teenagers. Films currently in the cinema that are 12a include Black Widow, Jungle Cruise and Fast and Furious 9, while The Suicide Squad has been rated 15.
Can a child watch a 12A film?
The BBFC has released a new advert to help increase awareness of what the 12A cinema rating means. In 2013 the BBFC found that 75% of the British public understand that a film rated 12A is generally suitable for children aged 12 and over, but a younger child may see the film if accompanied by an adult.
What does 12A stand for?
12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for ‘accompanied’ and ‘advisory’. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (eg someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them.
Do cinemas ask for ID for a 15 Vue?
To get into a 12A or 15 rated movie at Vue you are required to take photo ID. The only photo ID that 12-15 year olds are likely to have is a passport not a driving licence as noted on Vue website.
Why is Black Widow a 12A?
Black Widow is given a 12A age rating in the UK for moderate violence, injury detail.
Why is free guy a 12A?
The BBFC has given Free Guy a 12a rating for “moderate violence, sex references, infrequent strong language” so it seems the film will be suitable for almost all the family, whether they are video game characters or not.
Can a 13 year old watch a 15 movie?
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.