* 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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Film releases distribution in the UK and Ireland 2010-2019, by classification
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 ** percent of releases in 2019.
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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 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /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. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /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*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /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*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 7 Sep 2020, /statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
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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: /statistics/297471/film-releases-distributed-by-classification-uk-ireland/
