Hong Kong Motion Picture Rating System - Ratings System

Ratings System

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Level One: Suitable For All Ages
All ages admitted.
Level Two: Not Suitable For Children (pre-1995 legacy rating)
The Government suggests parental guidance when watching the film. This rating is now superseded by levels and
Level Two-A: Not Suitable For Children
The Government suggests parental guidance when watching the film.
Level Two-B: Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children
The Government suggests parental guidance when watching the film.
Level Three: Persons Aged 18 and Above Only
No one younger than 18 years of age are permitted to rent, purchase, or watch this film in a movie theatre.

Of the four levels, Levels I, IIA, and IIB are advisory ratings only, and carry no legal effect. Only Level III forbid a certain portion of the population from watching the film. Ticket sellers in movie theatres have a legal right to check the identity of a person who wishes to watch a Level III film to ensure legal compliance.

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