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The board uses the following Motion Picture Rating System for Theatrical releases in the province under the Theatres Act :

Pre-2003:
  • Family - Film appropriate for viewing by a person of any age.

  • Parental Guidance - Parents should exercise discretion in permitting a child to view the film.

  • Adult Accompaniment - Film restricted to persons 14 years of age or older or to persons younger than 14 years of age who are accompanied by an adult.

  • Restricted - Film restricted to persons 18 years of age or older.


2003 and later:
  • General - Suitable for viewers of all ages.

  • Parental Guidance - Parental guidance is advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children.

  • 14A - Suitable for viewing by persons 14 years of age and older. Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. May contain: violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.

  • 18A - Suitable for viewing by persons 18 years of age and older. Persons under 18 may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. May contain: explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror.

  • Restricted - Admittance restricted to persons 18 years of age and over. Content not suitable for minors. May contain: frequent use of sexual activity, brutal/graphic violence, intense horror and/or other disturbing content.



ADULT MOVIES

Adult movies are given a sticker which denotes:
  • Title

  • Running Time

  • Distributor ID

  • Approval certificate number



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