BBFC stands for British Board of Film Classification. Guidelines are regularly updated as a base to refer on before they classify the type of the film.
British Board Film Classification (BBFC)
- Universal – Suitable For All – There is almost nothing inappropriate for children aged 4 years and over.
- Parental Guidance – All ages admitted but certain scenes might not be suitable for children, should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older – This may contain mild language references.
- 12 – Suitable for 12 years and above – No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. Strong language may be passed on at 12 depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification.
- 15 – Suitable for 15 years and over – No one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. There will be frequent strong language, strong violence, portrayals of sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, sexual nudity and so on mostly related to sex and/or drug.
- 18 – Suitable only for adults – Contains very strong language and violence. No one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.
- Restricted 18 – To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults only. Contains special and legally-restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults.
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