UK Film Classifications

The BBFC helps children and families choose well by providing them with guidance to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. This is their film rating system...


Universal - Suitable for all.


Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.


12A/12 - Suitable for 12 years and over.


12A/12 - Suitable for 12 years and over.


15 - Suitable only for 15 years and over.


18 - Suitable only for adults.


R18 - To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults only.