Suitable for All - U stands for Universal; suitable for all audiences aged 4 years and over. Very mild language can be expected along with minimal amounts of violence, sexual content (innuendo).
Parental Guidance - PG (Parental Guidance) films are suitable for most children aged 8 years and older. PG films may prove upsetting to smaller children and so it is up to the parents to consider what content their children can be exposed to. Mild bad language and innuendo may be expected
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Cinema Release suitable for 12 years and over - Anyone aged 12 and over can attend a showing of this film unaccompanied by an adult (over 18). An adult my bring a smaller child, but it is not recommended as some content might prove upsetting.
Video Release suitable for 12 years and over - 12 is a certificate exclusively for Videos, DVDs and Blu-rays, whereas 12A certificate is guidance for Cinema goers. Moderate violence, verbal sex references and infrequent strong language to be expected.
Suitable only for 15 years and over - Contains frequent strong language, Strong violence, Portrayals of sexual activity, Strong verbal references to sex, Nudity and Drug Taking.
Suitable only for Adults - No-one younger than 18 is allowed to view this film in a cinema or rent a copy. Very strong violence, Frequent strong language, Strong Portrayals of sexual activity, Scenes of strong horror and sexual violence, Strong blood and gore and discriminatory language and behavior featured.
Adult Works for licensed premises only - A special category, legally restricted primarily for explicit works involving adults.
The BBFC are changing the way they classify films. Music videos are now being scrutinised and classified along with films, looking for explicit content, language and violence. These have previously been accessible to everyone and can be deemed inappropriate for children and younger audiences.
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