BBFC Research

The BBC are a company that doesn't gain a profit. Their job is to regulate the age placed on films as a guide to audiences. 

The ratings that they choose depend on sexual scenes, violence, swearing and nudity 

Rating U stands for "Universal", this means that it should be suitable for all ages four+. There is next to no violence, nudity or bad language 

Rating PG stands for "Parental guidance", this suggests that the content of the film should be suitable for all ages however some of the younger audiences may need parental guidance when watching. It should also mean no nudity, bad language or violence is in this film. 

Rating 12 means that there could be a little bit of violence, swearing and sexual activity. Only ages 12 or up have consent to watch the films un guided









Rating 15 means that only ages 15 and up can watch at the cinema. In a 15 rated film you can expect frequent violence, bad language, sexual nudity and drugs.




Rating 18 films suggest extreme bad language, frequent scenes of sex and nudity, the violence can also be very strong and offensive. These should not be watched by anyone under the age of 18.