BBFC
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The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is the UK’s independent body responsible for classifying and rating films, videos, and some online content for suitability across different age groups.
All labels observed (12)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| BBFC canonical | 13 |
| British Board of Film Censors | 3 |
| British Board of Film Classification | 2 |
| 15 (BBFC) | 1 |
| BBFC 12A | 1 |
| BBFC 15 (UK) | 1 |
| BBFC 15 (United Kingdom) | 1 |
| BBFC 18 (United Kingdom) | 1 |
| BBFC AA | 1 |
| BBFC theatrical ratings | 1 |
| British Board of Film Censors (historical) | 1 |
| https://www.bbfc.co.uk/ | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film classification body
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non-departmental public body ⓘ organization ⓘ |
| classificationSystem |
age-based ratings
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content advice and consumer information ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| formerName | British Board of Film Censors ⓘ |
| fullName |
BBFC
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
British Board of Film Classification
|
| fundingModel | funded by fees charged to distributors ⓘ |
| hasMotto | Age ratings you trust ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| inception | 1912 ⓘ |
| industry |
film classification
ⓘ
media regulation ⓘ video classification ⓘ |
| issuesRating |
12
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12A ⓘ 15 ⓘ 18 ⓘ PG ⓘ R18 ⓘ U ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| legalBasis |
Video Recordings Act 1984
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Video Recordings Act 2010 ⓘ |
| legalStatus | independent, non-governmental body ⓘ |
| nameChangeYear | 1985 ⓘ |
| purpose |
classify films for exhibition in the UK
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classify videos and DVDs for sale or hire in the UK ⓘ protect children from harmful or inappropriate content ⓘ provide age ratings for audiovisual content ⓘ provide information to help audiences make informed viewing choices ⓘ |
| regulates |
cinema films in the UK
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some online video-on-demand content ⓘ video works (including DVDs and Blu-rays) in the UK ⓘ |
| typeOfContentClassified |
Blu-ray Discs
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DVDs ⓘ films ⓘ some online content ⓘ videos ⓘ |
| usesCriteria |
discrimination
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drugs ⓘ language ⓘ sex ⓘ threat and horror ⓘ violence ⓘ |
| website |
BBFC
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
https://www.bbfc.co.uk/
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| worksWith |
UK film industry
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UK government ⓘ online platforms ⓘ |
Referenced by (27)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
The Haunting (1963 film)
this entity surface form:
BBFC 18 (United Kingdom)
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Censors
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Censors
this entity surface form:
BBFC theatrical ratings
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Censors
this entity surface form:
BBFC 12A
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Censors (historical)
this entity surface form:
BBFC 15 (UK)
subject surface form:
My Policeman
this entity surface form:
BBFC 15 (United Kingdom)
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Classification
this entity surface form:
BBFC AA
this entity surface form:
British Board of Film Classification
subject surface form:
Cashback
this entity surface form:
15 (BBFC)