Children's Film

Children’s film is a genre that is mainly aimed at children, however may contain jokes that appeal to older audience’s as well. Children’s films usually take the form of a happy beginning, followed by a problem, which is usually resolved in a happy ending. As a result, children’s films are usually rated a U, or a PG.

 Rating

A U rated film should be suitable for audiences aged 4 and older, and be set within a positive moral framework. The Guidelines for a U film are as follows:

• No discrimination
• No reverences to illegal drugs
• Only mild horror
• No dangerous behaviour
• Only mild language
• Occasional natural nudity only
• Only mild sexual behaviour(e.g. kissing)
• Only sensitive themes that are appropriate for young children
• Any violence must be mild and only occasional

An example of a U rated film:

Shrek

 Rating

A PG rated film shouldn’t disturb a child of aged 8 or older, however parents are advised to consider whether the film is appropriate for younger audiences. The guidelines for a PG rated film are as follows:

• Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be approved unless clearly disapproved or in an educational context.
• Must be anti-drugs
• Any horror must be non-intense and in frequent
• No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour
• Only mild language
• Natural nudity only
• Implied sexual activity only
• Must not condone unacceptable behaviour
• Only moderate violence

An example of a PG rated film:

Madagascar – Escape to Africa