These are the certificate ratings and a brief explanation on who they are for and a reason behind each rating. Some information has been taken from the BBFC (British Board of Film Association) to ensure that all information is correct. This will be highlighted in italic in order to prevent plagiarism.
- Suitable for all
- Parental guidance
- Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over
- Video release suitable for 12 years and over
- Suitable only for 15 years and over
- Suitable only for adults
In a U rated movie, their will be limited reference to sexual behavior,drugs,violence, bad language etc. Any sexual behavior will consist of kissing or cuddling but there will be no overt focus on sexual behavior, language or innuendo. There will not be any references to illegal drugs or drugs misuse unless there is a very clear anti-drugs or educational message which will be understood by a younger audience. Violence will generally be very mild. During a U rated movie they only allow infrequent use of very mild bad language (e.g. ‘damn’ and ‘hell’).
In a PG rated movie; bad language may only be mild including words or phrases such as, 'Shit' or 'Son of a bitch', sex references are unlikely unless they are undetailed or infrequent, violence will be mild and no focus on drug use but reference is allowed.
In a 12/12A rated movie; the BBFC's Guidelines state that strong language (e.g. 'f***') may be passed, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification, sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed, moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail, there may be infrequent sight of drugs misuse but the portrayal should not be glamorized or provide instructional detail.
In a 15 rated movie, any of the following may be present: strong violence, frequent strong language, portrayals of sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, sexual nudity, discriminating language or drug taking.
In a 18 rated movie, any of the following are present, very strong violence, frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’), strong portrayals of sexual activity, scenes of sexual violence, strong horror, strong blood and gore, real sex (in some circumstances), discriminatory language and behaviour.
- Suitable for all - Parental guidance - Cinema release suitable for 12 years and over - Video release suitable for 12 years and over - Suitable only for 15 years and over - Suitable only for adults In a U rated movie, their will be limited reference to sexual behavior,drugs,violence, bad language etc. Any sexual behavior will consist of kissing or cuddling but there will be no overt focus on sexual behavior, language or innuendo. There will not be any references to illegal drugs or drugs misuse unless there is a very clear anti-drugs or educational message which will be understood by a younger audience. Violence will generally be very mild. During a U rated movie they only allow infrequent use of very mild bad language (e.g. ‘damn’ and ‘hell’).
In a PG rated movie; bad language may only be mild including words or phrases such as, 'Shit' or 'Son of a bitch', sex references are unlikely unless they are undetailed or infrequent, violence will be mild and no focus on drug use but reference is allowed.
In a 12/12A rated movie; the BBFC's Guidelines state that strong language (e.g. 'f***') may be passed, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency and any special contextual justification, sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed, moderate violence is allowed but it should not dwell on detail, there may be infrequent sight of drugs misuse but the portrayal should not be glamorized or provide instructional detail.
In a 15 rated movie, any of the following may be present: strong violence, frequent strong language, portrayals of sexual activity, strong verbal references to sex, sexual nudity, discriminating language or drug taking.
In a 18 rated movie, any of the following are present, very strong violence, frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’), strong portrayals of sexual activity, scenes of sexual violence, strong horror, strong blood and gore, real sex (in some circumstances), discriminatory language and behaviour.
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