Age classification

2.  Age classification is the age ratings given to
different films depending on what is shown.
For instance if the film contains a certain
amount of gore or violence it will have a
higher rating, the less of that shown the
lower the rating.

3. 
BBFC play an important role in the film
industry as they have a big impact on the
target audience for certain films. They could
cause such issues as the director wanting
their film to be a 12 but then it be classified
as an 15, which affects who can go see the
film in the cinema and how much they will
produce in box office.

4.  Universal - this means that this film is suitable
for everyone (4 and over). There is no
reference to sex, drugs or crime and doesn’t
contain nudity or violence and gore.

5.  Parental Guidance –It is suitable for all, but it is
recommended that younger children are
accompanied by adults, recommended that
they are with a parent if 8 or under.

6.  12 – Films classified 12A or12 contain material
that is not suitable for children aged under 12.
No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in
a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
Adults who are planning to take their child to
see a 12A should consider whether it will be
appropriate for them to see.

7.  15 – No one under the age of 15 can see this
film as it may partially contain disturbing
images, nudity, drug abuse or rude language.

8.  18 – No one under the age of 18 can see this
film as an 18 will contain bad language,
nudity, drug abuse or disturbing images.