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Originally Posted by Peter Neal  I had the misfortune of catching my first glimpse at "Jaws" when it was running on German tv in the very early 80's- just when I was about to learn swimming.... 
(Advice to parents: Avoid that situation at all costs!  )
I'm still surprised that this is a "PG" in the UK 
"Jaws" has always been a solid "FSK 16" in Germany, even in Scandinavia it's rated "15"...I guess you guys simply have the better nerves at young age  |
Personally I always thought the PG for Jaws was spot on but I know a lot of people think was a bit lenient. It was last classified here nearly 20 years ago. Remains to be seen if it would still get the same rating today or a 12 perhaps. I think it probably would get upgraded although I think that would be pointless as it's been available as a PG here for the last 35 years.
Still and always has been a PG in the US. No upgrading there.
Actually James Ferman felt an A rating unsuitable for the film at first but after consulting child psychiatrists about the possible harmful effects it may have on children ( ie nightmares etc) it was given the all clear.