Alberta Film Ratings
Alberta Film Classification is the Government of Alberta office responsible for
rating films before they are shown to the public. Film Classification is part
of the provincial Ministry of Culture and Community Spirit. Our
mandate is to assist Albertans in making informed and responsible film choices.
We function under the Film and Video Classification Act and Regulations of the Province of Alberta.
Movie ratings can help film patrons make informed decisions about what is
appropriate viewing for themselves and their families. Film ratings help to
ensure that older children and teens won't be viewing content intended for
adults when they go to the movies.
Most films shown in public for an admission fee are assigned a classification,
otherwise known as an age rating.
Specific content advisories or 'warnings' are often added as part of the
classification. This alerts film patrons to potentially offensive material such
as coarse language, varying degrees of violence, and/or sexual content.
We consider a variety of elements that
may be of concern to audiences, such as coarse language, sexual content,
violence, or controversial subject matter. Considering the frequency, visual
detail, intensity and context of these elements is essential to rating a film
for public exhibition.
We determine each film's suitability for a specific age group based on current
Community Standards. As such, we welcome feedback from film patrons
regarding their thoughts, feelings and opinions about film ratings in Alberta.
If you are interested in sharing your opinions about film ratings in Alberta,
please contact us directly to share your concern.
How to use this site
You can find out more information about what is in a movie before you arrive at
the theatre by looking in Now In Alberta Theatres
for the title, or Search For A Movie directly.
For many titles, you can click on the title to see a spoiler-free synopsis of a
film's story and content. Check out the film rating
terms to see how we describe film content. We use discrete language so
that our information can be shared with any age group.
For information regarding film classification in Alberta, Canada and North
America, please visit our section regarding The Film
Classification Process.
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