BFFC Rating

The BBFC categorises films using 5 different ratings; U, PG, 12/12A, 15 and 18

-       U (Universal) - acceptable for anyone aged 4 and over
-       PG (Parental Guidance) - suitable general viewing but some scenes that may be unsuitable for young children
-       12/12A - suitable for children aged 12 and over. Under 12 not recommended to watch 12A films without adult supervision
-       15 - suitable only ages 15 and over. Will include harsher language, sexual content, and some drug use
-       18 - only suitable for adults, containing almost all material seen as inappropriate for the 15 audiences

Our film falls into the 15 rating, covering topics that would be too heavy for younger audiences while not being particularly risqué or violent.

The rating has specific restrictions put in place by the British Board of Film Classification which include:

Discrimination

The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour, although there may be racist, homophobic or other discriminatory themes and language.

Drugs

Drug taking may be shown but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse (for example, through instructional detail). The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

Imitable behaviour

Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Whether the depiction of easily accessible weapons is acceptable will depend on factors such as realism, context and setting.

Language

There may be strong language. Very strong language may be permitted, depending on the manner in which it is used, who is using the language, its frequency within the work as a whole and any special contextual justification.

Nudity

There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. There may be nudity in a sexual context but usually without strong detail.

Sex

Sexual activity may be portrayed, but usually without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Threat

There may be strong threat and horror. A sustained focus on sadistic or sexual threat is unlikely to be acceptable.

Violence

Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but the depiction of sexual violence must be discreet and justified by context.