BBFC stands for the British Board Of Film Classification.
This symbol shows what would be suitable for a small child to be able to watch. Even though its hard to predict what is suitable for a small child to watch, but U means a child aged 4 or above. U films should be set with positive morals and if any violence, threat or horror is contained in the movie it should be counterbalanced.
This symbol shows what is advisable for general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children of any age may watch these films without an adult. Films with this labelling should not upset children aged 8 or above. Parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger children.
Films labelled as 12 and older have been labelled using the same criteria’s as before. They are aged 12 and over for the content shown, children under the age of 12 may be upset by the material. The ‘12A’ category is only used on films in cinemas; no one under the age of 12 would be permitted to preview a 12A film, unless they are with an adult. These films are not recommended for children below the age of 12, an adult may take a younger child if they wish, and the judgement is down to them. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy 12 rated films.
Nobody under the age of 15 may see a 15 rated film in a cinema, they are also not permitted to rent or purchase a film rated 15.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 rated film in a cinema, no one under the age of 18 may purchase or rent a film rated as 18.
This category is a legally restricted classification, only used on explicit works containing sex or fetish material involving adults. These films may be shown in specially licensed cinemas and supplied to adults in licensed sex shops. Films rated R18 may not be supplied by mail order.
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