Film Classification: U

A 'U' (Universal) film should be suitable for all audiences aged four years and over.

Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.

Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.

Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to casue undue anxiety to young children.  The outcome should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour

No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy.  No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (eg. kissing) and references only (eg. to 'making love')

Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

Violence

Mild violence only.  Occasional mild threat or menace only.