Age Classification Catagories

Age classification in put in order by the BBFC (British board of film classification) in 1912 and is responsible for the national classification of film that are shown in cinemas and other things such as TV shows, trailers and adverts that are shown to the public. the classifications were put in place in order to protect children from unsuitable and harmful content. there are 7 age restrictions for films which include;

• U - in which all ages are allowed as there should be nothing that is unsuitable for children to watch
• PG - all ages are allowed but some scene could be unsuitable for young children and may contain mild language, violence and sex/drugs references.
• 12A - only used in the cinema, could be unsuitable for very young children and children under 12 may only be accepted if they are accompanied by an adult over 18. it is not recommended by the BBFC and it is the parents decision if they can watch it which causes a slight problem as the parents do not know before watching the film weather it is suitable for their child. it may include mature themes like drugs, discrimination, moderate language and moderate language.
• 12 - nobody under the age of 12 can watch this film as it contains infrequent drugs, use of strong language and nudity. also contain discreet sexual activity and moderate violence.
• 15 - only people over 15 can be accepted as these films may contain adult themes, hard drugs, strong language, strong violence and undetailed sex activity.
• 18 - only adults are permitted to watch as they don't have a limitation to the bad language as well as strong  violence, hard drugs, and strong sexual activity if it is justified by the content.
• Restricted 18 - can only be shown at licensed adult cinema and only to 18 or older and contains pornography.

Examples of categorised age restrictions;

• U- Finding Dory because it shows mild threats and language like 'darn' and 'heck' and during the film characters get chased which causes mild distress.  
• PG- Tangled because it has mild fight scene when the character threaten a man with a frying pan and a brief sight of blood.
• 12A- Now you see me 2 because it contains moderate violence and threat that then are revealed to become magic tricks
• 12-Fast five because it has scenes of violence and use of strong language as well as drugs and sexual references.
• 15- Hunger games because it puts emphasis on the injury's and violence and also has scenes that could be interpreted differently like her hallucinations caused by wasp stings and suicide.
• 18- 50 shades of grey because it contains sex, nudity and the portrayal of an erotic role.