BBFC

BBFC

The BBFC is an independent company which determines what classification should films, DVD’s and video games should be. For the BBFC to make a decision on what classification should be they need to take into consideration the issues such as language, discrimination, violence, sex and drugs in films, DVDs and video games, parental concerns about younger viewers and recent BBFC decisions. The BBFC also have to take into account the abundance of UK laws when making the classification decisions. 

Uc & U Classification

A ‘U’ film is suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror that may be involved.

PG Classification

PG stands for parent guidance and this classification is for general viewing but for children under 8 years may be disturbed by the film, so the parents need to take into consideration if there child should be allowed to watch it.

12A Classification

12A rated films may be watched by anyone who is 12 and over, also if you are younger than twelve you will be able to watch a 12A when accompanied by an adult. 

12 Classification

12 rated films are only to be viewed by people over the age of 12.

15 Classification

No persons under the age of 15 can view a 15 rated film.

18 Classification

No persons under the age of 18 can view a 18 rated film

R18 (Restricted 18)

Restricted 18 contains explicit material and can only be shown in specially licensed cinema's and licensed sex shops