'PG' Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A 'PG' 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.
Theme
Where more serious issues are featured (eg domestic violence, racist abuse) nothing in their treatment should condone the behaviour.
Language
Mild bad language only.
Nudity
Natural nudity, with no sexual context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
Violence
Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its setting (eg historic, comedy or fantasy).
Imitable techniques
No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons. No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy.
Horror
Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.
Drugs
Any references to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a 'U' film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
Videos classified 'Uc' are particularly suitable for pre-school children and normally raise none of the issues set out below.
Theme
Treatment of problematic themes must be sensitive and appropriate for a younger audience.
Language
Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.
Nudity
Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.
Sex
Mild sexual behaviour (eg kissing) and references only (eg to 'making love').
Violence
Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.
Imitable techniques
No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons. No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy.
Horror
Horror effects should be mild and brief and should take account of the presence of very young viewers. The outcome should be reassuring.
Drugs
No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a clear educational purpose or clear anti-drug message suitable for the audience.
Uc
Videos classified Uc are particularly suitable for pre-school children.
12A Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a '12' rated video or DVD. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult.
Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Language
The use of strong language (eg 'fuck') must be infrequent. Racist abuse is also of particular concern.
Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
Sex
Sexual activity may be implied. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most adolescents but should not go beyond what is suitable for them.
Violence
Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated.
Imitable techniques
Dangerous techniques (eg combat, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on imitable detail or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Horror
Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted. Occasional gory moments only.
Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or instructional.
Icon of certificate: To be confirmed
To be confirmed - In some instances films had not been certified before the website was uploaded.
Icon of certificate: Universal
Universal, suitable for audiences aged 4 years and over. Check with consumer advice before allowing under 4's to view this film.
Icon of certificate: Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance - General Viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Icon of certificate: 12A with Parental Guidance
12A with Parental Guidance - 12A means that the BBFC have classified the film unsuitable for children under 12. However, they may still watch the film, as long as they are accompanied by someone over 18 at all times during the showing. Advice is given regarding the content of the film and the ADULT must decide if it is appropriate for the accompanying under 12.
Icon of certificate: 15 - Suitable only for persons of 15 years and older
15 - Suitable only for persons of 15 years and older. Please note: proof of age may be required.
Icon of certificate: 18 - Suitable only for persons of 18 years and older
18 - Suitable only for persons of 18 years and older. Please note: proof of age may be required.
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over.
