The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has changed the rating of 1983’s Return of the Jedi from U (universal) to PG (parental guidance), with the ratings body ruling that “the detail and overall intensity” of violence in the film mean it should be reclassified.
The BBFC’s latest annual report said the rating was changed because of “violence and threat” in the film, despite this being “offset by humour and an emphasis on loyalty in adversity”.
The U rating means a film is suitable for all audiences above the age of four.
A PG suggests some content may not be suitable for children, and parents or guardians are advised to show discretion and be present while children are watching.
“Although violence is offset by humour and an emphasis on loyalty in adversity, the detail and overall intensity meant that, under current guidelines, we reclassified the film PG for violence and threat,” the BBFC said.
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