British Board of Film Classification

British film classification organization that classifies films on theatrical release since 1912, films on home video since 1985, television series, and video games that are prior to 2012, or contain external video material or R18-rated content

The British Board of Film Classification is the organisation responsible for movie and some video game classification in the United Kingdom. The rating system can help parents decide which movies their children should not watch and what video games they should not play. It is based in London. It was formed in 1912 as the British Board of Film Censors; its name was changed in 1985.

Ratings change

There are seven ratings:

Mark Rating Description
  Universal Everybody can watch it. Suitable for all ages
  Parental Guidance Everybody can watch it. Suitable for ages 8 and older.
  12A People under 12 need an adult 18 years or older with them.
  12 People must be 12 or over to watch the movie.
  15 People must be 15 or over to watch the movie.
  18 People must be 18 or over to watch the movie. These films usually contain a lot of horror, nudity or violence.
  R18 People must be 18 or over to watch the movie and the movie can only be shown at specially licensed cinemas or sold in licensed sex shops. (This is specifically given to Hardcore pornography.)

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