Age Restrictions - BBFC Classification

 

 What sort of issues might I find in an 12A film or video?

 

 
 

Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, as long as disturbing sequences are not ongoing

Weapons should not be flaunted

Moderate language is allowed

Mature themes are accepted, but it needs to be suitable for the viewing of the younger audience 

Not a lot of emphasis on blood, injuries and gore 

 

What sort of issues might I find in an 15 film or video?

Sexual nudity

Drug taking 

Strong verbal references to sex

Strong violence

Frequent strong language

Brief scenes of sexual violence 

What sort of issues might I find in an 18 film or video?

Strong horror

Strong blood and gore 

Discriminatory language and behaviour

Frequent or very strong language

Very strong violence

Strong portrayals of sexual activity

 
At 18, horror films may contain very strong horror, gore or sustained threat.