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Age Regulations

The document outlines the age rating guidelines of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). It provides details on the criteria for films rated U, PG, 12A, 15, and 18. Each rating is explained in terms of what level of discriminatory content, drug use, imitable behavior, language, nudity, sex, and threat is permitted. For example, a U rated film may not contain references to illegal drugs or any antisocial behavior unless it is disapproved of, whereas an 18 rated film can contain racist or homophobic language as long as it is not endorsed.

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Age Regulations

The document outlines the age rating guidelines of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). It provides details on the criteria for films rated U, PG, 12A, 15, and 18. Each rating is explained in terms of what level of discriminatory content, drug use, imitable behavior, language, nudity, sex, and threat is permitted. For example, a U rated film may not contain references to illegal drugs or any antisocial behavior unless it is disapproved of, whereas an 18 rated film can contain racist or homophobic language as long as it is not endorsed.

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Caden Sherrard

20/09/16

Age Regulations
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) state they rate films In
order to preserve their independence and to protect the younger
generation from seeing images unsuitable for themselves.

Age rating

Reason
This certificate is suitable for
ages 4 and over, although it is
impossible to know what may or
may not upset a young child.
Discrimination- unlikely to be
seen in a U rating unless it is
disapproved of.
Drugs- References to illegal
drugs are strictly forbidden.
Imitable behaviour- Antisocial
behaviour or potentially
dangerous behaviour must be
clearly disapproved of.
Language- Infrequent use of
very mild language, such as
Crap
Nudity- Occasional nudity with
no sexual context is permitted.
Sex- Very mild sexual behaviour
is permitted, such as kissing.
Threat- Scary or potential
uncomfortable confrontation such
as portrayed bullying must be
mild in order to avoid making a
child anxious about the issue.
Monsters inc.

Caden Sherrard

20/09/16

Parental guidance
PG is fit for general viewing;
however some scenes may be
unsettling for young children.
This rating should not unsettle a
child ages eight or older.
Discrimination- Discriminatory
behaviour such as racism is
unlikely to be acceptable in a PG
film.
Drugs- References to drugs must
be inconsistent and have an antidrug message.
Imitable behaviour- There
cant be any potentially
dangerous behaviour
demonstrated in the film, if there
is it must be disproved.
Language- Mild bad language
only such as crap can be used if
it isnt directed at another person
and must be infrequent.
Nudity- Occasional nudity is
permitted with no sexual intent.
Sex- Very mild sexual behaviour,
such as kissing.
Threat- Scenes where
characters are placed in danger
should not be intense or
prolonged. Such as being
provoked by bullies.

Caden Sherrard

20/09/16

No one under the age of 12 is


permitted to watch a 12A without
being accompanied by an adult.
This certificate is only used in
cinema exhibition.
Discrimination- Discriminatory
behaviour must not be endorsed
or centred on in any way.
Drugs- Misuse of drugs must be
infrequent. Such as sniffing or
injecting.
Imitable behaviour- There can
be no promotion of anti-social
behaviour.
Language- There may be
moderate language, strong
language may be permitted
depending on its context. For
example shit may be used if not
used to offend another person.
Nudity- Allowed in a sexual
context for a brief time.
Sex- Sexual behaviour is
permitted, however it must be
brief.
Threat- Mild physical and
psychological threat is permitted.
Not permitted for a child under
the age of 12. This rating is only
seen on DVD release not cinema
exhibition.
Discrimination- Discriminatory
behaviour must not be endorsed
or centred on in any way.
Drugs- Misuse of drugs must be
infrequent.
Imitable behaviour- There can
be no promotion of anti-social
behaviour.
Language- There may be
moderate language, strong
language may be permitted

Caden Sherrard

20/09/16

depending on its context.


Nudity- Allowed in a sexual
context for a brief time.
Sex- Sexual behaviour is
permitted, however it must be
brief.
Threat- Mild physical and
psychological threat is permitted.
No one under 15 may see this
film in the cinema or buy on DVD.
Discrimination- The work as a
whole mustnt endorse
discriminatory behaviour.
Drugs- Misuse of drugs mustnt
be frequent, such as sniffing or
injecting.
Imitable behaviour- Should not
dwell on detail, such as
glamorising anti-social behaviour.
Language- Strong language is
permitted; very strong language
may be permitted depending on
its context.
Nudity- There are no constraints
on nudity in a non-sexual or
educational content.
Sex- Sexual activity can be
portrayed, as long as there is no
strong detail.
Threat- There may be threat and
horror; however a focus on
sadistic threat is unacceptable.

Caden Sherrard

20/09/16

Not suitable for people under the


age of 18.
Discrimination- Racist and
homophobic language is
permitted as long as the use is
not endorsed.
Drugs- Drug taking must be
shown but the work as a whole
must not promote drug misuse.
Imitable behaviour- Dangerous
behaviour should not be dwelled
on or promoted in detail, such as
easily accessible weapons.
Language- Strong language is
permitted, very strong language
may be used depending on the
way it is used.
Nudity- There are no restrictions
on nudity in an educational or
non-sexual use, there may be
some nudity in a sexual manner
but usually there is not much
detail.
Sex- Sexual content may be
portrayed, but usually without
detail. Strong references to sex
are also permitted.
Threat- Could contain threat and
horror, sadistic or sexual threat is
unlikely to be acceptable.

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