Film Industry - Straight Outta Compton - Regulation (A & B)
The BBFC (an independent non-governmental body) age rates films and video releases in the UK. However local councils have the power to overrule BBFC decisions and rate films differently, for example"This is England" was rated an 18 but numerous councils deemed it a 15. The theatrical release of Straight Outta Compton gained a 15 age rating certificate but the directors cut was an 18.
The MPAA rates films in America where Straight Outta Compton gained a R rating (restricted - under 17's cannot attend without adult). Consider global distribution- the film was rated differently in different countries (it was banned in Malaysia yet it gained an 11 rating in Sweden). Age ratings are important to producers and distributors in guaranteeing an audience - for example a 15 rating in the UK opens a much wider audience than an 18 certificate.
The MPAA rates films in America where Straight Outta Compton gained a R rating (restricted - under 17's cannot attend without adult). Consider global distribution- the film was rated differently in different countries (it was banned in Malaysia yet it gained an 11 rating in Sweden). Age ratings are important to producers and distributors in guaranteeing an audience - for example a 15 rating in the UK opens a much wider audience than an 18 certificate.
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