GB
UNITED KINGDOM
BBFC
GB
UNITED KINGDOM
Film
DVD
Game
Home
Theater
Broadcast
Retail
App
other
2017-10-17
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1
British Board of Film Classification
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
other
1
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/U
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_U_RGB.png
4
0
0
true
Universal
Suitable for all
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. U films should be set within a positive framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.]]>
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
3
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/PG
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_PG_RGB.png
8
0
0
true
Parental Guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.]]>
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
6
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/12A
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_12A_RGB.png
12
12
0
GB
UNITED KINGDOM
Film
Theater
false
Accompanied under 12
Suitable for 12 years and over
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the ratings info for that film in advance.]]>
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
6
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/12
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_12_RGB.png
12
12
0
GB
UNITED KINGDOM
Home
Broadcast
Retail
App
other
true
12 and Older
Suitable for 12 years and over
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the ratings info for that film in advance.No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12 rated video work.]]>
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
9
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/15
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_15_RGB.png
15
15
15
true
15 and Older
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work]]>
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
80
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/18
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_18_RGB.png
18
18
18
true
18 and Older
Suitable only for adults
No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video work
Adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
Where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
Where material or treatment appears to us to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society. For example, the detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sadistic violence, rape or other non-consensual sexually violent behaviour which make this violence look appealing; reinforce the suggestion that victims enjoy rape or other non-consensual sexually violent behaviour; or which invite viewer complicity in rape, other non-consensual sexually violent behaviour or other harmful violent activities
Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity in the context of a sex work (see right)In the case of video works, which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.]]>
Sex works at 18
Sex works at 18
n.a
90
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/GB/BBFC/1/R18
./imageCache/GB_BBFC_R18_RGB.png
18
18
18
true
RESTRICTED 18 and Older
To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults only
The R18 category is a special and legally-restricted classification primarily for 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.
The following content is not acceptable:
Material which is in breach of the criminal law, including material judged to be obscene under the current interpretation of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 (see Annexe – legal considerations)
Material (including dialogue) likely to encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity which may include adults role-playing as non-adults
The portrayal of sexual activity which involves real or apparent lack of consent. Any form of physical restraint which prevents participants from indicating a withdrawal of consent
The infliction of pain or acts which are likely to cause serious physical harm, whether real or (in a sexual context) simulated. Some allowance may be made for non-abusive, consensual activity
Penetration by any object likely to cause physical harm
Sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which do not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing game]]>
Discrimination
Discrimination
n.a
Drugs
Drugs
n.a
Horror
Horror
n.a
Behaviour
Behaviour
n.a
Language
Language
n.a
Nudity
Nudity
n.a
Sex
Sex
n.a
Theme
Theme
n.a
Violence
Violence
n.a
Sex works at 18
Sex works at 18
n.a