What is the difference between MA and MA15+?

M films are recommended for people aged 15 or older. A person needs to be 15 or older to see an MA 15+ film. The content is strong and unsuitable for people aged under 15. However people under 15 can see an MA 15+ film if accompanied by their parent or an adult guardian.

What is the difference between M18 and R21?

M18 Depictions of violence and gore with strong details. Infrequent depictions of torture with strong details. Non-explicit depictions of sexual violence. R21 Frequent depictions of violence and gore with strong details.

What does IIB mean in movie?

Suitable for All Ages. Category IIA. Not Suitable for Children. Category IIB. Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children.

What does MA 15 plus mean?

Mature Accompanied
Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) MA 15+ rated material contains strong content and is legally restricted to people over the age of 15. It contains elements such as sex scenes and drug use that could have a strong impact on the viewer.

Can kids see ma15+ movies?

Mature Accompanied Children under the age of 15 may not legally watch, buy or hire MA 15+ rated material unless they are in the company of a parent or adult guardian. Children under the age of 15 who go to the cinema to see an MA 15+ film must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film.

Can a 14 year old watch a M18 movie?

NC16 – Not for Children below 16 years of age. M18 – Mature audiences aged 18 years and above only. R21 – Restricted to audiences aged 21 years and above only. This replaces the previous R(A) or Restricted (Artistic) rating.

Can a 13 year old watch an M18 movie?

The No Children Under 16 (NC16) rating is for films not appropriate for people aged below 16 as the movie could contain more explicit scenes. The Mature 18 (M18) classification is for films suitable for viewers aged 18 and above as they have mature themes more suitable for young adults.

What is IIA movie rating?

Hong Kong has a three-tier film classification system: Category I (suitable for all ages); Category II, which is subdivided into Category IIA (not suitable for children) and Category IIB (not suitable for young persons and children); and Category III (for persons aged 18 and above only).

What is the highest Movie age rating?

Rated G: General audiences – All ages admitted. Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.