The BBFC is a non-government organisation and is trusted for the national classification and censorship of the UK's films in the cinema, on DVD and other media which needs classification. This is revealed in age ratings which are examines before being released to the public, therefore protecting the public from being exposed to harmful content. If it is believed to be necessary, they are able to cut scenes from films if they feel it is not suitable for the age rating. Additionally, the BBFC provide age ratings and to reach the age rating the examiner will watch the full film and apply the BBFC standards and criteria within their classification. To reach an age rating for a film, examiners watch the full film and apply the BBFC standards and criteria in their Classification Guidelines.
The list below reveals each classification given by the BBFC and the age rating of each.
- U- Suitable for all
- PG- Parental Guidance
- 12A- Cinema release suitable for 12 years and under with adult present
- 12- Video release suitable for 12 years and over
- 15-Suitable only for 15 years and over
- 18- Suitable for adults
- R18- Adult works for licensed premises only
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