Singapore IMDA ratings: PG13, NC16, M18 and R21
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) draws a clear line between parental advice and age restrictions. PG13 is advisory; NC16 is restricted.
Scope: Singapore film and video classification
IMDA age categories
| Rating | What it means |
|---|---|
| G | All ages |
| PG | Parents should guide young children |
| PG13 | Guidance advised below 13, no age restriction |
| NC16 | 16 and over only |
| M18 | 18 and over only |
| R21 | 21 and over only |
Does NC16 mean no nudity?
No. IMDA allows non-sexual upper-body frontal nudity at NC16. Nudity’s context and sex scenes’ explicitness, frequency and story relevance affect classification. Check the title’s consumer advice for the content that caused its rating.
Source: IMDA: film and video classification guideOfficial sources
Sources checked:
- IMDA: classifying films
Age categories and consumer advice
- IMDA: film and video classification guide
Context for nudity, sex and language