Film Classification: U

U stands for "Universable", suitable for all. A 'U' film should be suitable for audiences aged 4 qand over. They should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

• No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of, and only infrequent use of very mild bad language.
• No drug references, unless infrequent and innocuous, or there for clear educational purposes or to give an anti-drug message that can be interpreted by young children.
• Horror should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause a child anxiety, with a reassuring outcome.
• No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy or emphasis on realistic/easily accsesible weapons.
• Mild sexual behaviour and references only
• Treatment of problematic themes must be sensitive and appropriate for children.
• Mild violence only.

There is also a "Uc" rating which is only available for DVDs which means that the film will be suitable for a child under 4 to watch unaccompanied.