Researching age certification

Source: British Board of Film Classification.

Suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema

Discrimination

The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour

Drugs

Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse

Horror

Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised

Imitable behaviour

Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised

Language

There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest  terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable

Nudity

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail

Sex

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context

Violence

Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable.