The document outlines the different film rating classifications used in the UK by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). U means all ages are admitted and there is nothing unsuitable for children. PG means all ages are admitted but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children and may contain mild language, sex, drugs or moderate violence. 12A means those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and films can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, moderate language and violence, sex references and nudity. 15 and 18 ratings restrict admission and content to older age groups and allow increasingly stronger language, violence, sex and nudity.

1. BBFC Ratings

2. U is for Ungraded
U is for Ungraded and this means all ages admitted,
there is nothing unsuitable for children.

3. PG is for prenatal
Guidance
PG is for Parental Guidance and means all ages
admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for young
children. May contain mild language and sex/drugs
references. May contain moderate violence if justified by
context (e.g. fantasy).

4. 12A
This film rating only applies for the cinema.Films under this
category are considered to be unsuitable for very young people.
Those aged under 12 years are only admitted if accompanied by
an adult, aged at least 18 years, at all times during the motion
picture. However, it is generally not recommended that
children under 12 years should watch the film. Films under
this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft
drugs, moderate swear words, infrequent strong language and
moderate violence, sex references and nudity.

5. 12A( continued)
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed.
Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.

6. 12 Rated
This is only for the home entertainment side of films.
12A-rated films are usually given a 12 certificate for the
VHS/DVD version unless extra material has been added
that requires a higher rating.Nobody younger than 12
can rent or buy a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc,
UMD or game. The content guidelines are identical to
those used for the 12A certificate.

7. 15 Rated
Only those over 15 years are admitted.Nobody younger than 15
can rent or buy a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD
or game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating.
Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard
drugs, frequent strong language and limited use of very strong
language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity
without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but
without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if
discreet and justified by context.

8. 18 rated
Only adults are admitted.Nobody younger than 18 can rent or buy
an 18-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or watch a
film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category do
not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs
are generally allowed, and explicit sex references along with
detailed sexual activity are also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex
may be permitted if justified by the context. Very strong, gory,
and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted. Strong sexual violence
is permitted unless it is eroticised or excessively graphic.