The document discusses the different film rating classifications used by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). U rated films are suitable for audiences aged 4 and over and do not contain hardcore violence, threats, or horror. PG rated films are suitable for ages 8 and above but may contain material parents find unsuitable for younger children. 12A, 15, and 18 rated films have increasing restrictions, with only those 12 and over, 15 and over, and 18 and over permitted to view, respectively. An accompanying adult can make a judgment on whether a 12A film is suitable for a child under 12.

1. Certificate
ratings BBFC
By Merissah Adams and Nikki Ojo

2. • A ‘U’ film is suitable for audiences aged four
years and over. ‘U’ films positive and shouldn't
contain hardcore violence, threat or horror. U
films are usual animated or family friendly.

3. • 'PG'- Parental Guidance films are
suitable for audiences aged eight or
above, although parents are advised
whether the films is suitable for there
children.
BBFC

4. • 12’ films are suitable for those aged 12 and
over. However, some scenes may upset
children under 12 or contain material
which many parents will find unsuitable
for them.

5. • '12A' films - No one younger the age of 12 may see a
‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult,
and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a
child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in
their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular
child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing
a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying
adult.

6. • 15' films - can only be viewed by people aged 15
and above, anyone younger than 15 can't watch
see a ‘15’ film in a cinema.
BBFC

7. • ‘18' films- can only be viewed by people
aged 18 and above, nobody younger than
18 can watch '18' films in a cinema.