Welcome to the British Board of Film Classification

Our age ratings provide children and families with the guidance they need to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not.

BBFC publishes new research on sexual content in anime

Nearly nine in ten say there is a child protection risk if anime isn’t age-rated appropriately and consistently.

Read more

BBFC publishes new research on sexual content in anime

Read more

Nearly all UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful

The BBFC and Netflix celebrate five years of every film and TV series on the service carrying BBFC age ratings and content advice, as new findings show these ratings are widely recognised and help parents to make informed viewing decisions for their families.

Read more

Nearly all UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful

Read more

Home Alone crowned UK’s favourite Christmas film as nation says 'Ho...

As the festive season is in full swing, one of Britain’s most hotly debated Christmas questions has yet again been put to the test, and the nation has spoken.

Read more

Home Alone crowned UK’s favourite Christmas film as nation says 'Ho...

Read more

Liverpool student crowned winner of BBFC’s Create the Card Competit...

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is delighted to announce 11-year-old Maidah from Liverpool as the winner of its Create the Card Competition in partnership with Universal Pictures for Wicked: For Good.

Read more

Liverpool student crowned winner of BBFC’s Create the Card Competit...

Read more

Recent releases

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Violence, threat, injury detail, brief suicide references, drugs, language
As the Sully family comes to terms with tragedy, deadly new threats emerge on Pandora which put the future of its native inhabitants in grave danger, in this fantasy sci-fi adventure sequel.
As the Sully family comes to terms with tragedy, deadly new threats emerge on Pandora which put the future of its native ...

Read more

Content Advice

violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
injury detail
suicide and self-harm
sexual violence and sexual threat

The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

Mild threat, violence, rude humour
In this animated children's comedy, SpongeBob sets out to conquer his fears on the ocean floor, only to be kidnapped by a ghostly pirate and his cursed crew.
In this animated children's comedy, SpongeBob sets out to conquer his fears on the ocean floor, only to be kidnapped by ...

Read more

Content Advice

violence
threat and horror
language
rude humour
sex
discrimination
drugs
dangerous behaviour

The Housemaid

Strong violence, injury detail, sex, sexual violence, very strong language
A woman with a troubled past accepts a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy, seemingly perfect family in this US drama thriller.
A woman with a troubled past accepts a job as a live-in maid for a wealthy, seemingly perfect family in this US drama th ...

Read more

Content Advice

violence
threat and horror
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
sexual violence and sexual threat
suicide and self-harm

Silent Night, Deadly Night

Strong bloody violence, gore
Following a traumatic childhood incident, a troubled young man goes on a murder spree in the lead-up to Christmas in this horror thriller.
Following a traumatic childhood incident, a troubled young man goes on a murder spree in the lead-up to Christmas in thi ...

Read more

Content Advice

violence
threat and horror
language
sex
discrimination
sexual violence and sexual threat
injury detail
theme

Ella McCay

Moderate sex references, drug misuse, infrequent strong language
A strong-willed politician deals with personal issues and a looming scandal as she is sworn in as state governor in this comedy drama.
A strong-willed politician deals with personal issues and a looming scandal as she is sworn in as state governor in this ...

Read more

Content Advice

violence
threat and horror
language
sex
drugs
theme
discrimination
injury detail

Education

Case Studies
Rate a Trailer
Youth Panel