MPAA- Motion picture association of America
70-80% of the time the BBFC and MPAA ratings will co-inside due to similar standards when it comes to rating movies.
Most of the time when certificates rated by the two associations differ it's because the MPAA rate something a pg-13 whilst the BBFC rate it a pg.
But the differences between the two companies go a lot further.
The BBFC fact file
Set up in 1912 but began classifying films in 1913
Originally known as the British Board of Film Censors
Created by the film industry as an independent body- it's non-governmental and non-profit
Used to provide guidance to UK local authorities who grant licenses to the cinemas in their areas.
When cinemas apply for licenses they must agree to allow children into films in accordance with BBFC guidelines- but the local councils have the authority to overall any of the board's decisions, although this is rarely done.
Funded by fees charged to producers and distributors
The MPAA fact file
Created in 1968
A replacement to the Hays Production Code (a basic approve or disapprove system)
Joined forces with the National Association of Theatre Owners and the International Film Importers & Distributors of America to 'help parents protect their children from mature material'
Funded by fees charged to producers and distributors
Producer's and Distributors can release a film with no rating and bypass the system, or use any description or symbol they choose without it being confused with MPAA symbols
Not associated with the government
US theatre chains are usually reluctant to show unrated films, movies without a rating tend to be independent, foreign or direct-to-video.
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