Classification Categories

Each film is categorised in a different age group, there are 7 different groups which were created by the BBFC, the group watch films to then assess them for cinemas when the films are ready to be released for viewers. The reason why we have age restrictions is because of violence, controversy, sex and nudity, sexual violence, religion, class, language and shock.

• "U" is suitable for all
• "PG" is parental guidance needed
• "12A" is similar to 12, however a parent must company the child
• "12" means that you must be 12 or above to watch it
• "15" is for 15 or above
• "18" is only for adults
• and "Restricted 18" is a film which includes hard-core sexy time

Examples of the categorised age restrictions

• U- 101 Dalmatians, the film is for children which shows threat to the dogs as Cruella DeVille tries to catch them
• PG- Big Hero 6, this film is still for children however because it does include explosions, frightening images and some rude humour it is rated a PG
• 12A- Me Before You is a 12A example, due to it mentioning suicide and sex refrences and mild bad language such as "piss off"
• 12-Divergent counts as a 12 rated film due to a slight bit of nudity showing chest and back, slight violence scenes, strong language and a serum is used which some viewers may consider as "drugs"
• 15- Ted is a brief nudity, sex references, strong language and drug use
• 18- Friday the 13th is rated an 18 due to its bloody violence and strong sex scenes.
• Restricted 18-  Cannot find a restricted 18 film example, however a typical film in this classification would be explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. R18 video works may not be supplied by mail order.