The BBFC is responsible for classifying films, videos, DVDs, and some video games in the UK according to their age ratings. There are six age ratings: U for universal, PG for parental guidance, 12A means under 12s must be accompanied by an adult, 15 means no one under 15 can view, 18 means films are only for adults, and no one under 18 can view. The ratings provide information about what types of content is allowed at each age level, such as language, sexual content, violence etc.

1. BBFC Ratings

2. BBFC Ratings
The BBFC stands for British Board of Film
Classification. It is a non governmental
organisation funded by the film industry
and responsible for the national
classification of films within the UK. It has
a statuary requirement to classify videos,
DVDs and some video games under the
video recordings Act of 2010.

3. o The U symbol stands for Universal.
o A U film should be suitable for audiences
aged four years and over although it is not
possible to predict what will upset particular
children.
o U films will generally contain positive
messages and the overall tone should be one
of reassurance.
o U films are unlikely to contain discriminatory
language or behaviour unless it is clearly
disapproved of.

4. o PG stands for Parental Guidance.
o PG films should be suitable for children
aged eight years and over but may not be
appropriate for younger children.
o It is up to the parent to consider whether
they think the film content will upset their
child.
There may be mild bad language, sexual
references or violence in a PG film.

5. o 12A means that anyone aged under twelve
must be accompanied by an adult when
going to see the film. The A stands for
'accompanied' and 'advisory'.
o The 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and
Blu-Rays. 12A is for films at the cinema only.
o A 12 or 12A film may include some
infrequent strong language, discreet sexual
references and moderate violent content.

6. o No one under 15 is allowed to see a 15
film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated
DVD.15 rated films are not suitable for
children under 15 years of age.
o A 15 film may include frequent strong
language, scenes of a sexual
nature, nudity, strong violence, drug
taking and discriminatory language and
behaviour.

7. o Films rated 18 are for adults and are not suitable for
children. No one under 18 is allowed to see an 18
film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD.
o No theme is prohibited at 18. An 18 film may have
content that is seen as offensive by some adult
viewers.
o An 18 film may contain frequent strong
language, very strong violence, strong portrayals of
sexual activity, discriminatory language and
behaviour and strong horror, blood and gore.