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    BBFC Research

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    The document outlines the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rating guidelines for films and videos in the UK. It provides descriptions of the content criteria for ratings of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, and R18. The guidelines address what types of language, sex, violence, and other content are acceptable at each rating level. For example, a PG film should have no discriminatory language, only mild scary scenes, and mild violence. The 18 rating allows strong language and violence but prohibits sexual violence or content that may cause harm.

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    The document outlines the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rating guidelines for films and videos in the UK. It provides descriptions of the content criteria for ratings of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, and R18. The guidelines address what types of language, sex, violence, and other content are acceptable at each rating level. For example, a PG film should have no discriminatory language, only mild scary scenes, and mild violence. The 18 rating allows strong language and violence but prohibits sexual violence or content that may cause harm.

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    The document outlines the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rating guidelines for films and videos in the UK. It provides descriptions of the content criteria for ratings of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, and R18. The guidelines address what types of language, sex, violence, and other content are acceptable at each rating level. For example, a PG film should have no discriminatory language, only mild scary scenes, and mild violence. The 18 rating allows strong language and violence but prohibits sexual violence or content that may cause harm.

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    The document outlines the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rating guidelines for films and videos in the UK. It provides descriptions of the content criteria for ratings of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, and R18. The guidelines address what types of language, sex, violence, and other content are acceptable at each rating level. For example, a PG film should have no discriminatory language, only mild scary scenes, and mild violence. The 18 rating allows strong language and violence but prohibits sexual violence or content that may cause harm.

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    It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a


    µU¶ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. µU¶
    films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer
    reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. There
    should be no discriminatory language or behaviour, no reference to
    illegal drugs or drug misuse, only mild and brief scary sequences, no
    potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to
    copy, infrequent use of only very mild bad language, occasional natural nudity with no sexual
    context, mild sexual behaviour ( kissing), sensitive and appropriate themes for young children
    and only mild violence.

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    Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A µPG¶ film 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. No discriminatory language unless clearly
    disapproved of, no reference to illegal drugs or drug misuse, no prolonged frightening
    sequences, no detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to
    copy, mild bad language only, natural nudity with no sexual context, discreet and infrequent
    sexual activity, mild sex references and innuendo only, moderate violence without detail if
    justified.

      

           

    Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at µ12A¶ and µ12¶.
    These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general,
    only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories
    may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents
    will find unsuitable for them.
    The µ12A¶ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than
    12 may see a µ12A¶ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult
    and films classified µ12A¶ are not recommended for a child below 12.
    An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is
    suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility
    for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying
    adult.

    The µ12¶ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12
    may rent or buy a µ12¶ rated video work.

    Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole.


    Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly
    condemned. Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or
    give instructional detail. Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted,
    provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained. Dangerous behaviour (for
    example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be
    copied, or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
    Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, µfuck¶) must be
    infrequent. Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet. Sexual
    activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is
    suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable. Mature
    themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers. Moderate
    violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries
    or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual
    violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong
    contextual justification.

    

            

    No one younger than 15 may see a µ15¶ film in a cinema. No one


    younger than 15 may rent or buy a µ15¶ rated video work. The work as a
    whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. Drug
    taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote
    or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and
    highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is
    unlikely to be acceptable. Strong threat and menace are permitted unless
    sadistic or sexualised. Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging,
    suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible
    weapons should not be glamorised. There may be frequent use of strong language (for
    example, µfuck¶). The strongest terms (for example, µcunt¶) may be acceptable if justified by
    the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
    Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints
    on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sexual activity may be portrayed 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. No theme is
    prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds. 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 or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There
    may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence
    must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

    

           

    No-one younger than 18 may see an µ18¶ film in a cinema. No-one


    younger than 18 may rent or buy an µ18¶ rated video. In line with
    the consistent findings of the BBFC¶s public consultations and The
    Human Rights Act 1998, at µ18¶ the BBFC¶s guideline concerns
    will not normally override the principle that adults should be free
    to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in
    the following areas:

    Ê where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the
    commission of a criminal offence
    Ê where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or,
    through their behaviour, to society ± for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or
    dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or
    morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for
    example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
    Ê where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by
    context. Such images may be appropriate in µR18¶ works, and in µsex works¶ (see
    below) would normally be confined to that category.

    In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible
    to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films. Where sex
    material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex
    and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted. Sex works are works whose
    primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which
    may be simulated are generally passed µ18¶. Sex works containing clear images of real sex,
    strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images
    will be confined to the µR18¶ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at µR18¶
    is also unacceptable in a sex work at µ18¶.

    After researching the British Board of Film Classification and also researching the top ten
    films so far in 2011, there seems to be no pattern as to the most popular age rating. Although
    the age rating of 15 seems to be the most popular out of the top ten films, the 12a and U
    rating are very close therefore, it would not be fair to say that 15 is the most popular age
    rating.

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