BBFC - Certification

What is the BBFC?

"The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), before 1985 known as British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organization, founded by the film industry in 1912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the United Kingdom."

What is a U rated Film?

A U rated Film stands for Universal. This type of film is suitable for audiences aged 4 and over. 

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What about works for children younger than four?
Will there be any bad language in a U film?
Is violence or threat permitted in a U film?

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What is a PG rated Films?

PG stands for parental Guidance. This type of film is suitable for general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children 8 or above should not be unsettled by PG rated films.

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Are all PG films made for younger audiences?
What sort of themes are passed at PG?
What about sex?

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What is a 12 and 12A rated Film?

12A films and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. For more information click here...

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What's the difference between 12A and 12?
Is there a lower age limit for a 12A film?
How important is the tone of a film at 12A or 12?

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What is a 15 rated Film?

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. The types of things that are in 15 rated films are...

Any of the following:

•   strong violence
•  frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
•   portrayals of sexual activity
•   strong verbal references to sex
•   sexual nudity
•   brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
•   discriminatory language or behaviour
•   drug taking

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How much strong language is allowed in a 15?
What about discriminatory or offensive terms?
What about horror works?

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What is a 18 rated Film?

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. This that you might come across with in an 18 film are:

•   very strong violence
•   frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’)
•   strong portrayals of sexual activity
•   scenes of sexual violence
•   strong horror
•   strong blood and gore
•   real sex (in some circumstances)
•   discriminatory language and behaviour

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What about sex education films?

Can you see drugs in an 18?

If adults can watch what they want, what might be cut from an 18 work?

What is a R18 rated Films?

The R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18 videos may not be supplied by mail order.

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