Classifications for movies (3)

12 & 12A

• 12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for accompanied by an adult which will watch the film with them.
• 12A is just used in cinemas and 12 is the certificate for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays.
• These films are only for children aged 12 or older and there shouldn’t be children who are younger because there might be work which is classified as 12 and it might upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
• There could be strong language in 12 and 12A, but it must be infrequent. There may be moderate language in these films. Aggressive discriminatory language is unlikely to be passed at 12 or 12A unless it is clearly condemned.
• Verbal sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers but sex may be briefly and discreetly portrayed at 12 or 12A.
• Moderate violence is allowed in 12A but not in details. No emphasis on injuries or blood should be shown.
• Physical and psychological threat is allowed in 12 and 12A films as long as disturbing sequences are not too frequent or sustained.
• As long as dangerous behaviour is not dwelling on details it’s allowed in a 12 or 12A movie. Discriminatory behaviour should not be endorsed by the film as a whole.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/12a-and-12