BBFC Certifications

UniversalU films should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. At U grading only infrequent use of very mild language is permitted. Characters may be seen kissing or cuddling and there may be references to mild sexual behaviour but there is no emphasis on sexual behaviour or innuendo. U certification films could include mild violence or danger however, moments of emotional stress will be quickly resolved and the outcome will be reassuring.

Parental GuidancePG films are suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children before watching the film. Some films are given a PG certificate but have not been made with a young audience in mind. For this reason parental discretion is advised and information on the content is given in the certification certificate.

12/12AFilms rated 12 are deemed suitable for persons over the age of 12. In cinemas the certification 12A is used. This states that persons under the age of 12 may watch these films but must be accompanied by a consenting adult. They could contain unsettling tones and motives and contain moments of violence, sexual activity or bad language.

15Films rated 15 are deemed only appropriate to be sold or allowed entry to see if the viewer is over the age of 15, regardless of accompaniment. No themes are not permitted however large amounts of explicit sexual activity and objective drug taking is forbidden. Racist or discriminative themes may be present but are not positively enforced.

18No one under 18 is permitted to consume materials rated 18 by the BBFC. No themes are restricted and drug taking, explicit sexual activity and discriminative violence are permitted for fiction however no scenes or activities are to break any relevant legislation.

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