what is bbfc?
The BBFC publishes short but detailed information about all the films and videos we rate. This is called BBFCinsight. It gives parents a clear idea of how and why films have been rated and what issues the films contain. BBFCinsight helps parents, carers and other viewers make informed choices about what they watch. It is displayed under the title and running time for each film. This text if from http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
age ratings on bbfc
In this screenshot from BBFC, it shows you the age rating of a 12 rated film, what the 12 age rating really means and whats in the 12 age rated film. The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas. Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. A 12/12A film includes:
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In this screenshot from BBFC, it shows you the age rating of a 15 rated film, what the 15 rating really means and what is included in the 15 film. No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age. a 15 film includes:
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In this screenshot from BBFC, it shows you the age rating of a 18 age rated film, what the 18 really means and what is included in the 18 film. The 18 certificate is issued by the British Board ofFilm Classification (BBFC), to state that in its opinion, a film, video recording, or game should not be seen in a cinema or purchased by a person under 18 years old. An 18 film includes:
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