British Board of Film Classification

British Board of Film Classification The BBFC is independent and not-for-profit. We’re here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites.

Planning your entry for our latest Create the Competition for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping? We’ve put togeth...
28/08/2026

Planning your entry for our latest Create the Competition for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping? We’ve put together a few tips to help you get started.

We’re looking for original, hand-created artwork, so make the design your own and “make them remember you.”

Ready to start designing? Head to bbfc.co.uk/createthecard for everything you need to enter.

The competition is open to UK residents aged 12-16.
The deadline for entries is 23:59 Sunday 18 October.
T&Cs apply.

Entries are now open for the BBFC's Create the Card Competition for Lionsgate The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping! ...
25/08/2026

Entries are now open for the BBFC's Create the Card Competition for Lionsgate The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping!

We're calling on young people to design the official BBFC Black Card, which will be shown ahead of all UK screenings this November.

The winning artist will enjoy an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime winner’s day experience in London.

Ready to create your own masterpiece?
🎨 Open to UK residents aged 12-16
🗓️ Competition closes 18 October
🔗 Download the template and enter via bbfc.co.uk/createthecard
✉️ Submissions can be sent online or by post to our London office. Find out more on our website. T&Cs apply.

19/08/2026

The BBFC Create the Card competition is BACK - and you have no idea what’s in store for you.✨

We’re calling on young artists aged 12 to 16 to design the official BBFC Black Card for Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

🏛️ Capitol-themed or District-inspired? We want to see your original concepts brought to life. Show us what the world of Panem means to you and make them remember you.

The winning design will be shown on the big screen ahead of every single cinema screening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping across the UK! 🎬

Ready to create your own masterpiece?
🎨 Open to UK residents aged 12-16
🗓️ Competition closes October 18
🔗 Download the template and enter via the link in our bio

✉️ Submissions can be sent online or by post to our London office. Find out more on our website. T&Cs apply.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is in cinemas November 20.

Some conversations are easier to have after a film 💬Stories can help children and young people explore big emotions, fri...
13/08/2026

Some conversations are easier to have after a film 💬

Stories can help children and young people explore big emotions, friendships, growing up and finding their own path in a way that feels natural.

Swipe through for five films that could help start those conversations, and remember to check the BBFC age rating and content advice before you press play.

Which film has sparked a meaningful conversation in your family?

Too hot outside? Stay in, cool down and find a film to watch at home. ☀️🎬From seaside escapes and colourful comedies to ...
28/07/2026

Too hot outside? Stay in, cool down and find a film to watch at home. ☀️🎬

From seaside escapes and colourful comedies to coming-of-age stories, we’ve rounded up six films for kids and teens to enjoy indoors this summer.

As every film can contain different types of content, remember to check the BBFC age rating and content advice before pressing play. This can help you choose what is right for your child and avoid any unexpected moments during family viewing.

Save this watchlist for the next hot day. Which film would you choose?

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24/07/2026

The original Evil Dead has one of the most remarkable histories in UK film classification.

First classified by the BBFC in 1982, it later became one of the infamous “video nasties” before eventually being classified 18 uncut in 2001.

Ahead of our screening of Evil Dead Burn, BBFC CEO David Austin and STUDIOCANAL’s Stuart Henderson explored the franchise’s extraordinary journey, from the video nasties era to today.

Watch the clip to hear the story 🍿

“Are we nearly there yet?” 🚗✈️🚄Whether you’re travelling by car, train or plane, we’ve rounded up a selection of adventu...
21/07/2026

“Are we nearly there yet?” 🚗✈️🚄

Whether you’re travelling by car, train or plane, we’ve rounded up a selection of adventure films under 100 minutes to help keep young travellers entertained.

Swipe through for our picks, and save this post for your next family journey 🎬

14/07/2026

‘With a horror film, an 18 rating can be a badge of honour…’

We sat down at Battersea’s iconic Cinema in the Power Station for a special preview screening of Evil Dead Burn to discuss all things horror🎬

Areas covered during the discussion:
🔴 Classification: How standards within the genre have evolved over the decades.
🍿 Ratings strategy: Why a 15 or 18 rating can play a critical role in a film’s success.
👥 The cinema experience: Why the communal, visceral nature of horror is fueling its recent surge in big-screen success.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and to our brilliant panellists Stuart Henderson (Head of UK Marketing at STUDIOCANAL Chris Swney (General Manager Battersea Power Station cinema) and David Austin (CEO at BBFC).

England on the pitch means football films on the watchlist ⚽If World Cup fever has you in the mood for more, BBFC age ra...
11/07/2026

England on the pitch means football films on the watchlist ⚽

If World Cup fever has you in the mood for more, BBFC age ratings and content advice can help you find the right film for your next movie night.

Swipe for our football-themed line-up, matched by mood, from feel-good favourites to powerful true stories🏆

09/07/2026

“Everyone knows that when the BBFC black card pops onto the screen, it's time to settle back into your seat and get ready for a cinematic experience. But as a father of a five and one-year-old, it's time to settle back into your seat for a cinematic experience that you know is safe for their age.” - Ian Murray, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts.

🔊 Turn your sound on to hear from our President, Natasha Kaplinsky OBE, and guest speakers at the House of Commons for our Annual Report launch.

This year, we deployed a bespoke AI tool to support our Compliance Officers with the launch of HBO Max in the UK. We are also working alongside parliamentarians to support creative sector growth and establish proper safety standards for online adult content.

As viewing habits change, we continue to evolve to help families choose content safely.

🔗 Read the full report via the link in the comments

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