MTRCB film classification guidelines

The circular clarifies the meaning and application of the film classifications: GENERAL PATRONAGE (GP), PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG), PARENTAL GUIDANCE 15 (PG-15), and RESTRICTED/ADULTS (R-18).
The circular directs that the clarified classifications should be applied consistently to remove confusion in prior implementation.
The circular calls for public cooperation with the corrected understanding of admission rules for each rating level.

GENERAL PATRONAGE (GP) applies to a film that is open to all ages.
Admission under GP is subject only to a minimum age limitation that a city or municipality may prescribe for safety reasons.
No additional age restriction beyond the local safety minimum is imposed under GP.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) applies to a film that is open to persons seven (7) years old and above.
For viewers ages 7 to 14, admission requires that they must be accompanied by an adult.
For viewers above 14 and at least 7 years old, the classification’s key accompaniment rule applies to ages 7 to 14.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE 15 (PG-15) applies to a film that is open only to 15 years old and above.
Persons 14 years and below are not to be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.
The admission rule for PG-15 is based on the viewer’s age cutoff at 15.

RESTRICTED/ADULTS (R-18) applies to a film that is open only to persons 18 years of age and above.
Admission is limited to 18 years old and above.

The admission limits in each classification operate as the controlling standard for who may be admitted to the film based on age.
The accompaniment requirement is specifically tied to the PG category for persons 7 to 14.
The prohibition on admission applies decisively in PG-15 for persons 14 years and below, regardless of accompaniment.
The age thresholds are fixed at 7, 14, 15, and 18 for the respective classification rules stated in the circular.