Film Certification - Introduction

When a new film is released, it undergoes a process known as film classification that gives the audiences an idea of the sort of audience that is recommended for the film. For example, more violent, swear-heavy films would have a higher rating, as they are not suitable for a young audience. In Britain, films are classified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). In the following series of posts I will go through each of the ratings and talk about what makes a film that rating, and what sort of audience it would attract.