Age ratings for films and event cinema shown at The Phoenix Cinema are set by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). It is a legal requirement of our licence to enforce these age ratings, so it is important that you follow these guidelines when attending a screening.

If our staff think you look like you may be under the age required to watch the film or event being shown, you will be asked to produce photographic ID. Valid forms of ID include passport, driving licence or Young Scot card (available for free to those aged 11 – 25 years, check the Young Scot website for details).

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone who is unable to provide valid photographic ID at the time of the film screening will be refused entry to the cinema and will not be refunded for their tickets (as per our T&Cs, exchanges may be possible in some circumstances). To avoid disappointment, always bring your ID with you.

For further details on film classifications please visit the BBFC website. There, you can search for films you are interested in and find out why they have received their rating, and you can read more about the BBFC Classification Guidelines. Responsibility for assessing a film’s suitability for a child always remains with the parent, guardian or accompanying adult, as long as the BBFC age classifications given to the film are followed.

	Universal Suitable for all.
	Parental Guidance General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
	Suitable for 12 years and over No-one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by a person of 18 years or over.
	Suitable for 15 years and over No-one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
	Suitable only for adults No-one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.