Classification Research: '15'

• Suitable for 15 years and over.

Discrimination
The work as a whole mustn't endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole mustn't promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accesible and highly dangerous substances (aerosols/solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

Horror
Strong threat and menace arr permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable Behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (hanging/suicide/self-harming) shouldn't dwell on detail whihc could be copied. Easily accessible weapons shouldn't be glamorised.

Language
There may be frequent use of strong language ('fuck'). The strongest term ('cunt') may be acceptable if justified bu the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sex
Sexual activity may not be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence
Violence may be strong but shouldn't dwell on the infliction of pain/injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

Information from: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/