British Board of Film Classification

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent regulator and guide with over 100 years' experience. We're here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. Working closely with the film and digital industries, with educators and organisations dedicated to children's welfare, we are continually evolving the guidance we offer, and are increasingly able to make a bigger difference in helping everyone - children, families and adults - choose well. Since 2008, the BBFC has been helping the home entertainment industry encourage the use of our age ratings for video on demand (VoD) services in the UK. There's no obligation for VoD services or distributors making content available online to obtain and display ratings. But many choose to use them and we support them in doing this to help ensure that families have the best possible advice when choosing what to watch.