Film Ratings
The stated purpose of rating films is to allow parents to make informed decisions on their childrens' entertainment. Film rating systems assign classifications to films based on their content. The guidelines laid out by rating systems is often used by governments and theatre trade groups to restrict the viewing of certain films to patrons above a certain age. There are a number of film rating systems worldwide:Australia rates films through the Classification Board of the Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia).
Canada has seven different rating systems for its many provinces and territories, with the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association offering yet another one.
New Zealand uses a system devised by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (New Zealand).
The United Kingdom uses a system devised by the British Board of Film Classification.
The United States uses the MPAA film rating system, instituted by the Motion Picture Association of America.
Germany has the FSK (http://www.fsk.de) (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft; voluntary self-control of the Motion Picture Association) rating system based on the age of the audience. Steps are as follows:
no restriction, all age groups
only for persons of 6 years and older
only for persons of 12 years and older
only for persons of 16 years and older
adults only (an adult in Germany is 18 years and older)
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