This statistic displays the distribution of releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification. The most common classification, '15' made up nearly 45 percent of releases in 2019.
Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification*
* BBFC film classifications are: - U (Universal): Suitable for all - PG (Parental Guidance): General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children - 12A: No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult - 15: No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema - 18: No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema ** Figures as at February 20, 2020. Percentages may not sum to total due to rounding.
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British Film Institute. (September 7, 2020). Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
British Film Institute. "Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification*." Chart. September 7, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
British Film Institute. (2020). Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
British Film Institute. "Distribution of Film Releases in The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by Film Classification*." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Sep 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
British Film Institute, Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
Distribution of film releases in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland from 2010 to 2019, by film classification* [Graph], British Film Institute, September 7, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/