U (Universal - Suitable for all)
A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. U films should be set within a positive framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. An example of a U film would be Finding Nemo...
PG (Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children)
A PG film shouldn't upset a child a child around 8 or above. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. An example of a PG film would be Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones...
12 and 12A (Suitable for 12 years old and over)
Films classified 12A and video work classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No-one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless they are accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A films should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. No-one younger than 12 may rent or but a 12 rated video work. An example of a 12/12A film would be The Great Gatsby...
15 (Suitable only for 15 years old and over)
No-one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema or rent or buy a 15 rated video work. These films include Discrimination, Drugs and Imitable behaviour such as hanging, suicide and self harming. An example of a 15 film would be Shaun of the Dead...
18 (Suitable for adults only)
No-one younger than 15 may see a 18 film in a cinema or rent or buy a 18 rated video work. Adults are free to choose their own entertainment and should not be phased by the explicit material such as nudity, drug use, death and crime. An example of an 18 film would be Pulp Fiction...
R18 (Suitable for adults only)
Constraints strong sexual material which can only be seen in licensed cinemas and bought in licensed stores.
BBFC
The BBFC is a trusted guide to media content. Working as an independent, self-financing and not-for-profit media content regulator, the BBFC operates transparent, consistent and trusted co-regulatory and self-regulatory classification and labelling systems in the UK.
As a highly expert and experienced regulator, their mission it to:
Protect the public, and especially children, from content which might raise harm risks.
Empower the public, especially parents, to make informed viewing choices.
Recognize and respect adult freedom of choice within the law.
Respond to and reflect changing social attitude towards media content through proactive public consultation and research.
Provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within out statutory remit.
Work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service models to provide content advice which support emerging media delivery systems.
Provide an effective service to enforcement agencies.
Legal Elements
Official Secrets Act 1989 - If DC Comics were making a Movie, they wouldn't be able to include Spider-Man, as he is a Marvel character and DC would in copyright infringement.
Obscene Publications Act 1959 (and later amendments) - If you were making a movie about a prostitute, you would have to be careful about how much nudity you could show. A breast here and there wouldn't draw too many complaints, but a full on vagina would be too much.
Films Act 1985 - A movie would not be funded anymore by the BFFA, because it doesn't exist anymore.
Video Recordings Act 1984 - If you are using filmed footage in your movie that doesn't carry a classification that has been agreed upon by an authority designated by the Home Office, you won't be able to sell or loan your movie.
Race Relations Act 1976 - If a film has too many racial phrases (such as the use of the word "n*gg*r, calling people in a slanderous way related to the colour of their skin, etc.) then it could be breaking the Race Relation Act 1976. For example, Django Unchained has 113 uses of the word "n*gg*r" in the movie, which some people can take great offense to.
Human Rights Act 1998 - A film about the 9/11 terrorist attacks would have to respect humans alive today, as people watching the film may have lost family members in the attacks and could be deeply offended by the films portrayal of what happened.
Legal Elements
Official Secrets Act 1989 - If DC Comics were making a Movie, they wouldn't be able to include Spider-Man, as he is a Marvel character and DC would in copyright infringement.
Obscene Publications Act 1959 (and later amendments) - If you were making a movie about a prostitute, you would have to be careful about how much nudity you could show. A breast here and there wouldn't draw too many complaints, but a full on vagina would be too much.
Films Act 1985 - A movie would not be funded anymore by the BFFA, because it doesn't exist anymore.
Video Recordings Act 1984 - If you are using filmed footage in your movie that doesn't carry a classification that has been agreed upon by an authority designated by the Home Office, you won't be able to sell or loan your movie.
Race Relations Act 1976 - If a film has too many racial phrases (such as the use of the word "n*gg*r, calling people in a slanderous way related to the colour of their skin, etc.) then it could be breaking the Race Relation Act 1976. For example, Django Unchained has 113 uses of the word "n*gg*r" in the movie, which some people can take great offense to.
Human Rights Act 1998 - A film about the 9/11 terrorist attacks would have to respect humans alive today, as people watching the film may have lost family members in the attacks and could be deeply offended by the films portrayal of what happened.
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