The British board of film classification (BBFC) is an independent, non-government body, which classifies movies, videos and computer games. The classifications range between 'U' meaning it is suitable for audiences of all ages and over and '18' meaning suitable only for adults. The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body, which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912, and videos since the passing of the Video Recordings Act in 1984. The BBFC regulate which movies and videos are open to the public and which of those are available to be viewed by different ages. There are 7 different types of age classifications and these are for certain ages, here are the age classifications; U- suitable for everyone, PG- Should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children, 12 or older- May contain scenes that could upset or disturb viewers younger than 12, 12A- Relates only to cinema films suggesting anyone under the age of 12 may be allowed access if accompanied by an adult, 15 and over- Suitable only for those aged 15 and over, 18- suitable only for adults and R18- to be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.
The areas that are considered when classifying films and videos are Discrimination, Drugs, Horror, Imitable behavior, Language, Nudity, Sex, Theme and violence, these are the things that consider the age restrictions for the movies.
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