SASKATCHEWAN
FILM
AND VIDEO CLASSIFICATION
Most
films and videos shown, sold or rented in Saskatchewan must be classified.
(Some exemptions are outlined below.)
Information
on the various classification categories is made available to consumers
to assist themin making choices for themselves and their family,
since some classifications have specific age restrictions.
The
same classifications are used for both film and video and they must
be displayed on all advertising and at the theatre box office.
Classification
categories are easily identified by the colour-coded symbol associated
with each film or video.
The
criteria for deciding which classification a particular film or
video should have is specified in the regulations under The Film
and Video Classification Act.
The
various classifications are as follows:
CLASSIFICATION
SYMBOLS & CRITERIA
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General
(G)
A
film is to be classified as General if the contents are considered
acceptable for all age groups. Films with this rating are
allowed to include: occasional violence, occasional swearing
and coarse language, the most innocent of sexually suggestive
scenes and nudity. If a film includes any of the above, a
warning accompanying the film's advertisements may be required.
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Parental
Guidance (PG)
A
film is to be classified as Parental Guidance where the themes
or content of the film may not be suitable for all children,
although there is no age restriction.
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14A
A
film is to be classified as 14A where the film is suitable
for viewing by people aged 14 or older. Children under 14
are admitted if accompanied by an adult. Films with this rating
may contain: violence, coarse language, and/or sexually suggestive
scenes.
Parents Cautioned
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18A
A
film is to be classified as 18A where the film is suitable
for viewing by people aged 18 or older -- not for people under
age 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Films with this rating
will contain: horror, explicit violence, frequent coarse language
and sexually suggestive scenes.
Parents Strongly Cautioned
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Restricted
(R) ~ 18 years or older
People
under the age of 18 are not granted entrance to Restricted
films. Films with a restricted rating contain some or all
of the following: sexually explicit scenes, brutal violence,
intense horror and/or other disturbing scenes, frequent use
of coarse language and swearing.
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Adult
(A)
Admittance
to films classified as Adult is restricted to people 18 years
and older. The content is not suitable for minors -- contains
predominantly sexually explicit activity.
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EXEMPTIONS
A
film is to be considered exempt from classification where it is
designed for purposes of worship or religious instruction; or designed
for the purpose of advertising, demostrating or instructing in the
use of commercial or industrial products.
For
more information, contact:
The
Saskatchewan Film Classification Board
1871 Smith Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 787-5884 or 1-888-374-4636
