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- You may not take a 14-year-old to see a 15-rated film or a 16-year-old to see an 18-rated film. The age rating for a DVD, video or Blu-ray explains which audience we believe the film is suitable for, and applies to point of sale or rental rather than to where the material is viewed.
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BBFC age ratings can help parents decide if films and TV shows are right for their family. You'll see age ratings - like U, PG and 12 - in the cinema, on DVDs and on streaming services.
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- Classification Guidelines
- The U Rating
- What Sort of Films Have A U Rating?
- What's Allowed in A U Film and What's Not?
- The Pg Rating
- What Sort of Films Have This Rating?
- What's Allowed in A Pg Film and What's Not?
- The 12A Rating
- What's Allowed in A 12A Film and What's Not?
- The 12 Rating
- The 15 Rating
A film with a U certificate means it’s suitable for children aged 4 and older. The U itself stands for Universal and the text underneath the U rating states that it’s suitable for all, but 4+ is recommended as this is the age that most children begin to remember things, such as film and TV. Cinemas will let you into a U-rated film with children und...
Films with a U rating range from those aimed at very young children such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Winnie the Pooh andFinding Nemo to family classics such as Homeward Bound, The Lion King and The Wizard of Oz. Often, ‘classic’ films (including Guys and Dolls, It’s a Wonderful Life and some Star Wars films) will have a U rating, even though they ar...
If a film receives a U rating, it means that it won’t contain anything unsuitable, so swearing, sex and scary scenes are big no nos. There may be some scenes of very mild violence, but these will not show any detail. The following content criteria applies to U-rated films: 1. Dangerous behaviour:any potentially dangerous or anti-social behaviour wi...
Films with a PG (Parental Guidance) rating are deemed to be suitable for anyone over the age of about 8 years. However, if a film is rated PG, it’s completely up to you if your child watches the film or not, and children of any age may watch it unaccompanied by an adult. The main thing to consider is whether the content may upset younger or particu...
A wide range of films hold a PG rating, particularly those aimed at a family audience such as Home Alone,Matilda the Musical, Paddington, Shrek and the first three Harry Pottermovies.
If a film is rated PG, some bad language, sex and scary scenes may be present, as may violence, but at all times the violence is restrained and not glamourised in any way. The following content criteria applies to PG rated films: 1. Dangerous behaviour:no detail or focus on dangerous or antisocial behaviour and no glamourisation of realistic or eas...
The 12A rating was introduced in the early 2000s to accompany cinema releases of major Hollywood movies that were too grown-up for a PG rating but that parents still wanted their older children (9, 10 and 11 year olds) to see. It's roughly equivalent to the PG-13 rating in the US. Children younger than 12 years are able to attend 12A screenings but...
In a 12A rated film, violence, sex and bad language are more likely to appear and, although they will be slightly less mild than in a PG rated film, the films shouldn't glorify the behaviour of the characters in an inappropriate way or be shown in a way that encourages imitation. The following content criteria applies to 12A rated films: 1. Dangero...
A 12 rating is given to any film deemed to be suitable for those older than 12 years. It's now only used on Video on Demand (VoD) and DVD releasesas most cinema release films aimed at a young teen audience receive a 12A rating. The rating criteria for 12 rated films is the same as 12A (see above).
15-rated films are aimed at a more mature audience, meaning, specifically, teenagers and adults. No one younger than 15 is allowed to see a 15-rated film in the cinema or rent or buy any work that has been given this rating.
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 sensitive children. No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
Nov 3, 2018 · When it comes to watching films, parents can find their children wanting to see those with higher ratings than their age. It's an issue that often bares its head around Halloween, with...
Age ratings are recommendations for parents and carers to help them decide what is appropriate for their child depending on what stage of development they are at. Legally, these must be followed by cinemas, and no one under the age of 12, 15 or 18 can purchase a film with those ratings.
Classification is the process of giving age ratings and content advice to films and other audiovisual content to help children and families choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. Recommendations are made by our Compliance Officers based on the BBFC’s published Guidelines.
Nov 4, 2023 · Some parents have zero qualms taking their 7-year-old to a PG superhero movie. Others prefer to wait until 10 or older. According to Common Sense Media‘s guidelines, here are some general recommendations: Age 7-8: Use caution and consider the specific child; Age 10: Can watch most PG films independently; Age 12+: Fair game for nearly all PG ...
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