U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee and Madagascar.PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children... Parents ought to think carefully before taking them! Recent examples are Bewitched and Chronicles of Narnia.12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under-12s if they choose, so long as they accompany them. Example: King Kong 12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Recent examples, all of which were also certified 12A for cinema, include Batman Begins and Hitch. 15 tells us that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15-rated film at the cinema.18 tells us that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or more). Only adults are allowed to view an 18-rated film at the cinema.

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Welcome to the Parents BBFC Films database! This is where you can search for Extended Classification Information for Films. This is specific information explaining why a film received its BBFC classification and what issues you are likely to find in it. The database includes all movies passed ‘U’ ‘PG’ or ‘12A’ on film since Summer 2007 and several older family titles.

There is more information about Extended Classification Information, the Junior Categories and how the BBFC classifies films, games and DVDs in our Parents Information Centre.

For new films ECI should be available from 10 days before release date, and where possible there should be a link to a trailer for you to watch.

We are updating the database all the time but if you can’t find the title you want email us and we will get the information online as soon as possible.

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