'PG' Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children that are unoccompanied by an adult may watch PG films. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children. Where more serious issues are featured (eg domestic violence, racist abuse) Language: Mild bad language only. Natural nudity, with no explicit sexual context. Sexual activity may be implied. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
'U' A ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should create a positive atmosphere and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. Videos classified 'Uc' are particularly suitable for pre-school children and normally raise none of the issues set out below. Must be sensitive and appropriate for a younger audience. Infrequent use only of very mild bad language. Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context. Mild sexual behaviour (eg kissing) and references only (eg to ‘making love’).
12A – Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video or DVD. Th eadult accompanying the child is resposible for them. Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
The use of strong language (eg 'fuck') must be infrequent. Racial abuse may be used. Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet not explicit. Sexual activity may be implied. References to sex may be used.
The use of strong language (eg 'fuck') must be infrequent. Racial abuse may be used. Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet not explicit. Sexual activity may be implied. References to sex may be used.
'15' – Suitable only for 15 years and over
No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video or DVD. No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate to 15 year olds. There may be frequent use of some strong language (eg 'fuck'). But the strongest terms (eg 'cunt') may acceptable. Continued aggressive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable. Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without strong detail.
No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video or DVD. No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate to 15 year olds. There may be frequent use of some strong language (eg 'fuck'). But the strongest terms (eg 'cunt') may acceptable. Continued aggressive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable. Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without strong detail.
'18' – Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
At '18' the BBFC's guideline concerns will not normally override the wish that adults should be free to chose their own entertainment, within the law.
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
At '18' the BBFC's guideline concerns will not normally override the wish that adults should be free to chose their own entertainment, within the law.
18 films cancontain where material or treatment appears to the Board to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – e.g. any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which is likely to promote the activity. The Board may also intervene with portrayals of sexual violence which might, e.g. eroticise or endorse sexual assault.
Explicit images of sexual activity
Explicit images of sexual activity
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