Wednesday, 16 November 2011

Film certificates - Research

Certificate ratings- BBFC research
Parental Guidance- General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

’12A’/’12- Suitable for 12 years and over-
Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.

‘ 15 ‘- Suitable only for 15 years and over-
 
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

’18- Suitable only for adultsNo-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. Deemed inappropriate for people under 18.

-molly

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