Movie Rating Systems Around the Globe

Australia
G: Suitable for all viewers.
PG: Parental Guidance recommended for children under 15 years of age.
M: Mature, recommended for audiences 15 years and over.
MA: Mature Accompanied for children under 15.
R: Restricted to adults. No one under 18 may view or rent these movies.
X: Restricted to viewers 18 years or older.
E: Exempt from classification, usually for educational programs.

Data Source: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Motion_picture_rating_systems - 8/24/2004

Canada
Family: Film appropriate for viewing by a person of any age.
Parental Guidance: Parents should exercise discretion.
14A: Persons younger than 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
18A: Persons younger than 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted: Restricted to persons 18 and older.

Data Source: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Motion_picture_rating_systems - 8/24/2004

France
Valid for all audiences
With a prohibition for minors of 12
With a prohibition for minors of 16
With a prohibition for minors of 18
Pornographic or inciting to violence

Data Source: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Motion_picture_rating_systems - 8/24/2004

Hong Kong
I: Suitable for all ages
IIA: Not suitable for children
IIB: Not suitable for young persons and children
III: For persons aged 18 and above only

Data Source: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Motion_picture_rating_systems - 8/24/2004

United Kingdom
Uc: Suitable for all, but especially for young children.
U: Suitable for all
PG: All ages admitted, but Parental Guidance is recommended.
12A/12: No one under 12 years of age (unless accompanied by an adult)
15: No one under 15 admitted.
18: Suitable for 18 and over only.
R18: To be supplied only in licensed sex shops to adults.
E: Exempt from BBFC Rating system

Data Source: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Motion_picture_rating_systems - 8/24/2004