12A

Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater

12A
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12A stands for 12A, a film, television and theater abbreviation.

British film rating meaning the film is suitable for ages 12 and over, but younger children may see it in a cinema if accompanied by an adult. The video equivalent is 12, which has no accompanied exception.

Example: Rated 12A: contains moderate violence and threat.

Usage notes

Introduced by the BBFC in 2002, replacing the cinema 12 certificate; The Bourne Identity was the first film rated 12A. It is roughly comparable to the American PG-13. Ireland uses a similar 12A rating.

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