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BBFC Research

The BBFC is an independent British organization that has classified films since 1912 and videos/DVDs since 1984 according to their age ratings. The document then outlines the criteria for each of the BBFC's main age ratings: U, PG, 12, 15, and 18, describing the types of content that may be present at each level, such as violence, language, sexual content, drug use, and discrimination.

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BBFC Research

The BBFC is an independent British organization that has classified films since 1912 and videos/DVDs since 1984 according to their age ratings. The document then outlines the criteria for each of the BBFC's main age ratings: U, PG, 12, 15, and 18, describing the types of content that may be present at each level, such as violence, language, sexual content, drug use, and discrimination.

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Josh Rowles

BBFC Research

Who are the BBFC and what do they do?


Definition from their website: The British Board of Film Classifi cation is an
independent, non-governmental body which has classifi ed cinema fi lms
since it was set up in 1912 and videos/ DVDs since the Video
Recordings Act was passed in 1984.
What are the ratings?
Age Rating: U
Films rated U normally include:
Mild violence
Mild sexual behaviour (Kissing)
Mild bad language

Age Rating: PG
Films Rated PG can include:
Violence
Mild Bad language
Mild sexual behaviour

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Age Rating: 12
Films rated 12 can include:
Bad Language
Violence
Sexual References
No cases of discrimination
Horror

Age Rating: 15
Films rated 15 normally include:
Strong Violence
Strong Language
Small cases of sexual activity
Drug taking
Discrimination
Horror

Age Rating: 18
Films rated 18 normally include:
Strong Violence
Strong Language (Frequently)
Sexual Activity
Strong Horror
Strong blood and gore
Discrimination

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