BBFC

12A

• Only used in cinemas, not on DVD's. 
• These films contain films not suitable for under 12's but under 12's can go see it if accompanied by an over 18.
• 12A's include mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, commonly used mild swear words, moderate violence and sex references.

12

• DVD's of 12A's are just 12's meaning that no one under the age of 12 can purchase them.

15

• Films in the 15 category contain more adult themes such as; hard drugs, commonly used swear words, moderate/strong violence, sex references and mild sex scenes.
• No one under the age of 15 can purchase or rent a 15 rated movie or game.

18

• 18's don't have a limitation on the bad language used, hard drugs are allowed freely and strong violence and sex scenes are commonly used along with non-detailed sex activity. 
• Adults only.

18R

• These can only been seen in licensed cinemas and sex shops.
• Films of an 19R rating are usually pornography.