BBFC website - Age certificates


U - Suitable for all ages for 4 years and older

PG - General audience but some scenes may be too much for young viewers. Parental Guidance

12 - Suitable for 12 years and older

12a - Not suitable for children under 12

15 - nobody under 15 may see or view the film

18 - Suitable only for adults. Nobody under the age of 18 can view the film

R18 - restricted to people aged 18 or over

E - Everyone


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