FPB Age Restrictions & Guidelines
FPB Age Restrictions & Parental Guidelines
It is the ticketholder’s responsibility to be aware of and to adhere to the age restrictions applicable to movies exhibited in the Republic of South Africa, and governed by the Film and Publications Board of South Africa (FPB).
Important to note that guests that do not meet the age restriction criteria attached to the movie, The Galileo is legally compelled to deny entry to the cinema to said person, and no ticket refunds or readmission tickets will be granted.
The age restriction and parental guidelines for each film, as classified by the FPB, are displayed in the detailed movie description found on each movie: www.thegalileo.co.za/movies. For more information about FPB ratings, visit www.fpb.org.za. When booking your ticket, please ensure that you review all relevant information and bring proof of age if required.
FPB Classification & Age Restrictions
The FPB classification & age categories provide parents and child care-givers guidelines to make appropriate and informed viewing choices for children in their care.
Age Ratings:
- A “PG” rating or classification means that although the film may be suitable for all ages, there may be certain scenes which might distress or upset younger, sensitive viewers. Parents are in the best position to determine whether or not a film classified “PG” is suitable for their children. The content of a “PG” film is neither disturbing nor harmful but may be age-inappropriate in the opinion of parents.
- 7-9 PG – Not suitable for youth below the age of 7 and is not permitted to watch the movie, anyone between 7 and 9 must be accompanied throughout duration by parent or guardian 18 years and older, anyone over 9 does not require adult supervision.
- 10 – Not suitable for youth below the age of 10. Must be 10 and older.
- 10-12 PG – Not suitable for youth below the age of 10 and is not permitted to watch the movie, anyone between 10 and 12 must be accompanied throughout duration by parent or guardian 18 years and older, anyone over 12 does not require adult supervision.
- 13 – Not suitable for youth below the age of 13. Must be 13 and older.
- 16 – Not suitable for youth below the age of 16. Must be 16 and older.
- 18 – Not suitable for youth below the age of 18. Must be 18 and older.
Information Alert Symbols:
- A – Suitable For All Ages
- B – Blasphemy
- CT – Criminal Techniques / Imitative Acts & Techniques
- D – Drug Use
- IAT – Imitative Acts and Techniques
- L – Strong Language
- N – Nudity
- P – Prejudice or Negative Stereotyping
- PPS – Photo / pattern sensitivity
- PG – Parental Guidance
- S – Sexual activity
- SV – Sexual Violence
- V – Violence
- H – Horror
- TBA – Rating Of Movie To Be Announced
