Can the BBFC ban films?

Since its inception in 1912, it has been the BBFC’s duty to classify films, television programmes, video games, advertisements and other visual media according to their content. Although these works can be shown in cinemas with the permission of local councils, they cannot legally be sold on home video.

What is the goriest movie ever made?

In the eyes of many, Dead Alive (originally titled Braindead) is the goriest film of all time.

Can someone under 15 watch a 15 rated film?

(PG) Parental Guidance 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. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a ’15’ film in a cinema.

Can a 14 year old watch a 15 film?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.

Can a 12 year old see a 12A movie alone?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.

Are film Ratings Law UK?

All films shown in the UK need an age rating by law.

What age is venom UK?

15
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has awarded the Venom sequel a rating of 15, which means it is not suitable for those under 15-years-old.

Can I take my child to see a 12A film?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.

Is R-rated a 15?

This rating is effectively a stronger PG, with parents advised that the film might be unsuitable for under-thirteens. The only major difference is the R rating, which has no direct equivalent – although most R-rated films get a 15 certificate, in Britain under-15s are not admitted even with an accompanying adult.

What is an 18-rated movie?

18 is a rating given by the BBFC that determines that a particular form of media is suitable only for people aged 18 or over (read: adults only). Nobody younger than 18 can buy an 18-rated video or see an 18-rated film in a cinema. This rating is the successor to the X certificate and was enacted in 1982.

Should there be a 15A age rating for films?

At the moment, there is little public feedback from parents in favour of a 15A age rating. The content of films with a 15 age rating is stronger in terms of discriminatory language and behaviour, drug taking, sex and violence, and these are all elements that parents tell us are not acceptable for children aged around 12.

What does the Uc rating on a DVD mean?

The Uc category was a special age rating for DVD, and signalled that content was especially suitable for pre-school children in terms of story, content and presentation. But this rating is no longer in use. Older DVDs may still carry a Uc symbol and there should be nothing in a Uc video or DVD to upset the youngest children.

Why do movie trailers have different ratings for age groups?

The BBFC knows that cinema goers have no say about which trailers they are shown. So age rating decisions can be more restrictive for trailers. This is because difficult content in such a short format may have a greater impact on an unprepared audience.