What is the difference between a 12 and a 12A film?

The 12a film rating replaced the 12 rating in 2002 which enables children to see more graphic films at the cinema if accompanied by an adult. 12 with Parental Guidance (12A) means that the BBFC have classified the film unsuitable for children under 12.

Is 12A the same as PG?

12A is advisory, which means that as with U and PG, parents can make up their minds about whether they think a film is suitable for you. 12As are stronger than PGs and Us though. When BBFC Compliance Officers recommend a film should be a 12A this means they think it is suitable for children aged 12 and over.

Can I take my 6 year old to see a 12A film?

What’s a 12A film mean?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance.

What does 12A stand for?

12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for ‘accompanied’ and ‘advisory’. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (eg someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them.

What is the minimum age for a 12A film?

12
Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.

Can a 9 year old go to a 12A film?

What was the first 12A film?

The Bourne Identity
The Hollywood thriller, The Bourne Identity, will be the first film to be released under the new 12A category. The original 12 certificate was introduced in 1989 to deal with the first film in the Batman series. In recent years, around 20% of all films released in the UK were rated 12 – more than 530 a year.