15A  15A Certificate - Guidelines

 

Films classified 15A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of fifteen and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child. In such cases, IFCO strongly recommends that parents/guardians make informed decisions by accessing the consumer advice available on this website.

 

15a A Star is Born 15a The Favourite

 

THEME/CONTENT

Most themes/content will be acceptable with classification decided by the way the subject is treated.

 

VIOLENCE/THREAT


Violence may be realistic but not gratuitous or focus on bloody injury. Strong gory images will only be permitted if justified by the context in which they are presented. We take particular account of the way in which sexual violence is portrayed. Any such content in this category should be discreetly presented and contextually justified. Generally, horror in this category will be psychological in nature. Acts of sadism common to the genre are not permissible.

 

SEXUAL CONTENT/NUDITY

Strong sex references may be acceptable at 15A. Scenes of a sexual nature may also be acceptable but will not be explicit or prolonged.

 

LANGUAGE

Strong language is allowed at 15A. Frequent or aggressive use of these terms will have to be justified within the context of the piece.

 

DRUGS

Scenes or dialogue relating to drugs may be acceptable in an appropriate context, but not if there is glamorization, instruction or encouragement as to use.

 

NOTE:

Some films released on DVD with a 15 cert may have a cinema release certificate 16 due to the difference in cinema/DVD classification structure. It is illegal for a retailer to sell or rent a film classified 15 to any person below that age.