For a more detailed overview of the BBFC or anything about it go to :http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
U : (universal) films with this classification are generally suited for children 4 and over. They will be set within a positive moral framework and will show reassuring counterbalances to violence and horror.
PG : (parental guidance) These are normally for general viewing by anyone but some scenes can upset young children. Children are allowed to watch unaccompanied and the contents should not be disturbing to children of about age eight or older.
12A : This category only exists in cinema films. Nobody younger than 12 will be allowed to see these films in the cinema without an adult with them. These films are generally not recommended for children younger than 12 due to some language used,violence or sexual references.
12 : This is exactly the same as the 12A category except this exists mainly for film distribution nobody under the age of 12 may buy or rent a film with this classification.
15 : Nobody under 15 may watch a film with this classification in a cinema or buy or rent it. These will often contain prolonged violence , strong language ,nudity, sexual and drug refferences.
18 : No-one under 18 may watch a film with this classification in a cinema or buy, rent it for home viewing. These films will most likely contain implied drug use, sex, detailed gratuitous violence and consistently strong language.
R18 : (restricted) Films with this classification may only be shown in specifically licensed cinemas or supplied in licensed sex shops. They will not be sold to anybody under the age of 18. This is a special legally retricted classification mainly for explicit sexual material
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