Several films were moved from PG to 12A by the British Board of Film Classifications. 12A means that children under the age of 12 should not be allowed to watch it without an adult present.
The Daily Mail reported that such films that have been moved to 12A include Rocky which was moved from a PG rating on video to a 12A for the 2020 theatrical re-release.
The British Board of Film Classifications said that this was because the film contains 'moderate violence, mouthed strong language and domestic abuse'.
Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring was moved up to 12A due to "moderate fantasy violence and threat', according to the BBFC. This brings it in line with the other two films from the trilogy.
Due to its 'moderate fantasy violence and threat', Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was moved from U to PG.
The Board also confirmed that Flash Gordon was reclassified for its 40th anniversary. It was re-released due to its use of racial stereotypes.
David Green from think tank, Civitas said that films are becoming a casuality for cancel culture.
“The censors have lost sight of the sound moral messages these films had and allowed themselves to be distracted by modern sensibilities", he added.
However, the board did ease restrictions for The Fast and Furious and The Karate Kid.
Home Affairs editor for the Daily Telegraph, Charlie Hymas hit out at the Board for tightening age ratings for fear of upsetting the "so-called snowflake generation".
