Certificates

Hey,

Alright, this post is pretty informative and straight-to-the-point. Simply it's the age certificates that films are allocated by the BBFC (British Broadcasting Film Certificates). Upon looking at the website this is what came up:

The main purpose of attaching an age to a piece of media is to:

• protect children and vulnerable adults from potential harm or unsuitable content
• empower consumers, particularly those responsible for children, to make informed viewing decisions.

12 - not suitable for those under the age of 12 years old, however  in 12As, anyone under 12 can be accompanied by an adult

• moderate violence
• strong language (depending on the manner it is used in)
• brief sex and verbal references to sex
• reference to drugs (however not strong)

15 - not suitable for those under the age of 15 years old

• strong violence
• frequent strong language (occasions of strongest terms)
• strong verbal references to sex
• nudity and/or sexual activity (however no strong detail)
• discriminatory language and/or behaviour (e.g. racist or homophobic)
• drug taking

18 - not suitable for those under the age of 18 years old

• very strong violence
• frequent use of strong and very strong language
• strong portrayals of sexual activity
• strong horror
• strong gore
• discriminatory language and/or behaviour
• real sex (in some circumstances)
• drug taking (however should not promote drug misuse)