The document summarizes the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) movie rating system. U rated films are suitable for all ages 4 and over as long as negative behavior is balanced with positive messages and a good moral framework. PG rated films are generally suitable for all but parents should determine suitability for their children. Films rated 12A allow children under 12 to view with an accompanying adult, while 12 rated films require the viewer to be at least 12 years old. 15 and 18 rated films are restricted to viewers at least 15 and 18 years old respectively. R18 rated films containing strong explicit sexual content can only be shown in licensed cinemas or sex shops to adults over 18.

1. BBFC RESEARCH

2. Suitable for all
A ‘U’ film is generally suitable for all
audiences aged four years and over.
Any negative behaviour must be balanced
with positive. It must have a good moral
framework.

3. Parental Guidance
Generally anyone can watch these films but the
parents should decide whether it’s suitable for
the child.
Children aged eight and over should not be
disturbed by the content of PG films

4. Suitable for twelve
years and over
For a ‘12’ the child must be aged 12 or over to
see the film. However a ’12A’ allows a child
younger than 12 to view the film, if seen
suitable by the adult.

5. Suitable only for 15 years
or over
No one younger than 15 can view a ‘15’ film.

6. Suitable only for adults
Like wise with 15, no one younger than 18 can
view an ‘18’ rated film.

7. Only licensed cinemas
and sex shops can
show/sell these films to
over 18’s
‘R18’ is strictly shown/sold in licensed cinemas
or shops to adults.
They include strong, explicit scenes of sex.

8. Our certificate
We rated our film a ‘12A’ because some viewers
may find certain scenes disturbing.
We feel that people aged over 12 can watch
these scenes without being affected.