All classification decisions are based on the BBFC’s published and regularly updated Guidelines. The Guidelines are the product of extensive public consultation, research and the accumulated experience of the BBFC over many years. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation.
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
Films as we see in the cinema are classified by at least two examiners looking for specific content relating to each category, they look at issues such as discrimination, drugs, horror, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, sexual violence, theme and violencewhilst deciding. As well as context, the tone and impact of a work and the release format (for example, as DVDs are watched in the home, there is a higher risk of underage viewing).
Generally the issues the examiners look for increase with the scale of Classifications, it is likely that drugs misuse and sexual behaviour are shown in an 18 where as it is very unlikely and if so mild in a PG or U.
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