BBFC

Universal (U) Ratings: This is suitable for people of all ages and contains very little to no objectionable material for people aged 4 and over. For example; Finding Nemo.

Parental Guidance (PG) Ratings: This is suitable for people of all ages- though some scenes may disturb children aged 8 or under. Infrequent moderate mild language and violence is allowed as long as it is justified by the films context. For Example: The Incredibles

12A (Twelve and under with adult accompaniment): This only applies to cinema releases. People 12 and over may purchase tickets alone, but people under will need adult accompaniment. Often not suitable for those under 12. This rating allows adult themes such as discrimination and drugs, moderate language, violence, sex references and brief nudity. Though it can't be frequent and it must be justified by the context. For example: The Avengers.

12 Rating: 12A films are often given a 12 rating when they are released on home media, unless additional harsher content has been added. The content guidance are the same to the 12A ratings.

15 Rating: Suitable for people 15 and over. These films can contain adult themes, such as hard drugs, frequent strong language and violence and nudity without graphic detail (e.g. explicit shots of genitalia). Sex can also be shown without graphic detail. Sexual violence can also be shown if is contextualized. For Example: John Wick 2.

18 Rating: Suitable only for those over 18. There is no limit on foul language, hard drug use and explicit sex references. Un-simulated sexual activity may also be allowed if justified by the context. Strong bloody violence and gore is also allowed and sexual violence may be shown if it is not eroticized or overly excessive. For Example: The Godfather.

R18: Films with this rating can only be shown at licensed sex shops and cinemas and can only be shown to adults. Only films containing hard core pornography for the purpose of sexual pleasure. Strong fetish material and explicit animation is also in this category. This is the BBFC's most cut category- severe BDSM injury, spanking and urophilia and incest are just some of the often demanded cuts. For example: Poor Little White Boy- a classic of this category.