Suitable for 15 years or older. Films in this category can be about anything, say ‘f***’ a lot, probably get to see all sorts of guns and shooting, but no open heart surgery with a knife. Most ‘R’ rated films in America fit into this category.
Suitable for 18 years or older. This is real life. Anything in this category is considered to be of subject matter relating to adult life, that happens day in and day out. Walking down the street is an 18 certificate. You have a life, well done.
Examples: American Beauty, Fight Club, any film that’s good
The U rating stands for ‘Universal for All’. Anyone can enjoy this film without anything seriously bad happening. It maybe animated, or live action, but don’t expect wildly complicated storylines, human violence or anything that makes life not so simple.
To quote the BBFC: The R18 category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit videos of consenting sex between adults. Such videos may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops, of which there are currently about 90 in the UK.
Suitable for 18 years or older. This is real life. Anything in this category is considered to be of subject matter relating to adult life, that happens day in and day out. Walking down the street is an 18 certificate. You have a life, well done.
Examples: American Beauty, Fight Club, any film that’s good