U - Universal - Suitable for all
"U" film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror
"U" films can have infrequent use of mild bad language, discrimatory behaviour (both which have to be clearly disapproved of), violence (threats/menace only), or horror where the outcome is reassuring. There should be only mild sexual content (EG: Kissing), or reference to it, and no nudity can be shown. Problematic themes can be shown, as long as, again, the outcome is reassuring. No dangerous imitable behaviour should be evident. Furthermore, No drug (use) content, unless it is infrequent, and for educational purposes
PG - Parental Guidance
A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensetive children.
Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context. Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable. In addition, Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense (Altho fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor) and no glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons. Natural nudity will be allowed, with no sexual context, and sexual activity may be implied but should be discreet. More serious themes (Like domestic violence), mild bad language and moderate violence (without detail unless justified through history/comedy/fantasy) could feature, but the bahaviour cannot be condoned. References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message
12A/12 - Suitable for 12 and over
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned. Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained. Mature themes are acceptable, but they should be suitable for youn teenagers. Moreover, Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free and asily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context that must be brief and discreet. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable. Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.
Moderate language is allowed, but strong language, will not be
"15" - Suitable for 15 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.
The work as a whole cannot be endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. Drug taking may be shown but the film must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable. Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification. Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable. Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied and easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. There may be frequent use of strong language, but aggresssive and repeated use will not be accpetable. Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
"18" - Suitable 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.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that 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 the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any 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 sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
■ Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context.
Sex education at ‘18’
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.
Sex works at ‘18’
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/
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