In the UK we have various age certificates on films that are are set by the BBFC or the British Board of Film Classification   Now these ratings dpend on the nature of the film as well as other factors such as violence and bad language, even sexual and drug references, each of these factors contribute to the age rating choice. There are numerous different ratings that a film can be given. 

 

The British Board of Film Classification was set up in 1912 and they are the government organisation that classify which age groups should watch certain films.

 

Below are the various age ratings set on films by the British Board of Film Classification.