Film ratings

What is a 15? What is an 18?

15 – for 15 year-olds and over No one younger than 15 can go and see a 15 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video, DVD or download.

15 – for 15 year-olds and over

No one younger than 15 can go and see a 15 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video, DVD or download.

General / Age rating issues at 15

15 rated films, videos and downloads can contain strong material including strong swearing, strong horror and strong violence.

More information about 15 rated films is available for parents on our public website.

18 – for adults only

Films, videos and downloads rated 18 are not suitable for children. No one younger than 18 can go and see an 18 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or download.

General / Age rating issues at 18

18 rated films, videos and downloads can contain very strong material which is only suitable for adults.

This can include very strong language, horror, and violence.

More information about 18 rated films is available for parents on our public website.