BBFC Rating Analysis

1. BBFC Rating Analysis
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification)
rates films depending on their content to
decide what age that movie is suitable for.

2. Universal
• Suitable for everyone
• Contains no content unsuitable for children
• Very mild language (e.g. damn) and No behavior that children may copy
• Very mild sexual behavior (e.g. kissing and hugging)
• Very mild violence, but this is usually overcome and reassured by a positive outcome
Finding Nemo (2003) Monsters Inc. (2001) Inside Out (2015)

3. Parental Guidance
• Parental Guidance
• Contains content unsuitable for younger children
• Parents should review the video before showing younger children
• Mild violence or threat
• Some dangerous or anti social behavior may be shown
• Some references to drugs usually not portrayed as a negative factor
• Mild sexual behavior or references
Frozen (2013) E.T. (1982)
Harry Potter and the
Philosopher’s Stone (2001)

4. 12
• The content included is suitable for people ages 12+
• Higher rating
• Strong language
• Sex, nudity and sexual behavior may be allowed
• Some dangerous or antisocial behavior may be shown
• Drugs may be used should not be glamourized or shown how to use on television
Jaws (1975) Forrest Gump (1994) Pirates of the Caribbean (2007)

5. 15
• Unsuitable for under 15s
• Includes strong language
• Sexual behavior and untidy is allowed
• Dangerous behavior may be shown
• Drugs can be shown
Insidious (2011) Ted (2012)

6. 18
• Only be seen by adults
• Any language, no limits
• As much violence, no limitations
• Extreme dangerous behavior is not allowed
• Drugs may be shown
Pulp Fiction(1994) Pulp Fiction(1994)