U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Happy Feet 2 and Arthur Christmas and Puss in Boots.
PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children. Parents ought to think carefully before letting them watch. An examples of a PG films is The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret
of the Unicorn.
12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Examples, both of which were certified 12A for cinema, includeIron Man 2 and Avatar.
12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under 12s if they choose, so long as they go with them! Examples include Twilight - Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and Real
Steel.
15 means that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy or rent a 15 rated DVD, video or game.
18 means that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or over). Only adults are allowed to view an 18 rated film at the cinema or rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or game.
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African Cats (2012)
Contains documentary footage of animals hunting and fighting
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Documentary.
Filmed on the Masai Mara Natural Reserve in Kenya, this is a Disney nature documentary following a lioness and her cubs, and a cheetah and her cubs as they fight to survive while being threatened from all manner of enemies.
Ballet.
Ballet performed by children about a poor boy who lives in the forest and who is taunted for his impoverished state by the social climbers from the village - until he is taught how to spin gold by a magical spider.
The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists! (2012)
Contains very mild language, violence, threat and innuendo.
Animation/Comedy.
Pirate Captain's dearest wish is to win the Pirate of the Year award. When his crew capture Charles Darwin, Darwin observes that the ship's parrot is actually an incredibly rare dodo - but then he and his monkey butler plot against the pirates to steal Polly and impress Queen Victoria.
Animation.
Half mermaid half human Princess Melea can switch between human and mermaid at will. She and her main rival Kylie confront each other in a big surfing competition. Her wicked Aunt Eris escapes from confinement and wants Kylie to help her take over the ocean kingdom.
Contains mild comic violence, brief rude humour & one use of mild language.
Comedy/Musical.
The puppet gang return in another comedy adventure: Gary, fiancee Mary and his puppet brother Walter gather the Muppets together to raise $10 million, to try and save the old theatre from an oil tycoon who wants to knock it down and drill for oil.
Ballet.
On Christmas Eve, a little girl falls asleep after a family party at her
home and dreams that she's in a fantastical world where toys come to
life. There she meets the Nutcracker Prince, who defends her from the
Mouse King.
Adventure/Animation/Comedy.
Emile and Raoul unwittingly create a monster when a chemical formula turns a flea into a giant - he's harmless, but looks scary and there is a mass panic. The flea however turns out to have great musical talent and teams up with singer Lucille, to great success.
Animation/Romance.
A 3D animated version of the classic story. When Belle agrees to become a prisoner of the Beast, there's hope that she might end his curse. This is preceded by a short animated comedy, 'Tangled Ever After', as a horse tries to find Rapunzel and Flynn's missing rings before their wedding.