Certificate Classification - U (Universal)

Universal rating (U)

-A film with a rating of U must be suitable for anyone over the age of 5 years old.
-The film most also have met these criteria;

• A positive moral framework
• Offer a reassuring counter-balance to anything threatening in the film.
• The story and material in the film must be suitable for a child to watch alone.

-The film must also exclude any references of depictions of the following material;

• There must be no foul language
• No drugs eg. cigarettes, cannabis, alcohol etc.
• No sexual acts or references.
• No discrimination of any sort.

A classic example of the standard U rating is the Pixar film "Wall-E"; below is the trailer.

It sticks to the guidelines in multiple areas.

There is no use, reference or depiction of drugs, sex or discrimination. The film also has a moral framework, emphasising the importances of friendship, working together and exercise. The film also references the importances of keeping our environment clean for future generations. 

The film is also simple enough on a superficial level for children to watch and enjoy the film alone.