BBFC Guidelines

U - Universal (suitable for all) 4+

• Scary sequences should be mild
• Unlikely to cause undue anxiety
• No reference to drugs
• Infrequent use of mild bad language
• Occasional natural nudity
• Mild sexual behaviour e.g. kissing
  

PG - Parental Guidance (8+)

• Parents are advised to consider whether it may upset young children
• Reference to illegal drugs
• Mild bad language
• Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense
• Natural nudity
• Sexual activity may be implied
• Moderate violence
  

12 - (12+)

• Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted
• Moderate language
• Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied
• Moderate violence
• Nudity
  

15 - (15+)

• Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic and sexual
• Sexual activity may be portrayed
• Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury
  

18 - (suitable for all)

• All allowed
• Explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted