15 rated films are purely for people 15 years old and over. These films feature themes such as strong language e.g. f**k, strong violence, prolonged scenes of sex, strong reference to sex and drug taking. Discriminatory language can be quite frequent such as racist and homophobic insults although the whole film should not be focused on one of theses themes. Sexual activity is usually shown although it should be very graphic at a 15. At 15 violence can be very strong but there should be no scenes focusing on the injury itself but sexual violence probably wont be acceptable. Any easily acceptable weapons should not be glamorised. Any horror films rated 15 usually contain strong threat and menace. Situations that teenagers may copy such as suicide, hanging and self harming are not permitted.
The last certificate for films is 18. 18 films contain most themes strong sexual content, strong blood and gore, strong violence, strong horror and real sex in some circumstances. Any circumstances using bad language are permitted. There can be racial and homophobic themes at an 18 and discriminatory behavior is allowed towards characters. Violence can be strong and portrayed in strong detail. There can be dwelling on scenes of injury blood and gore. Sustained threat that is stronger than an 15 will be certified a 15. Drug taking is accepted but it should not be promoted. Dangerous and criminal behavior may be cut.
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