Films classified in this category are considered to be suitable for persons of sixteen or over. Children under this age cannot be admitted to cinemas.

THEME/CONTENT: Most themes/content will be acceptable with classification normally decided by the way the subject is treated.

CONTEXT: It is assumed that adolescents of sixteen and over will be able to appreciate the context of a film.

VIOLENCE: Violent content and depicition of violence may be stronger than in films designated 15A. We take particular account of the way in which sexual violence is portrayed.

SEXUAL CONTENT/NUDITY:Moderate sexual context/themes acceptable.

DRUGS: Scenes/dialogue relating to drugs will be acceptable if the context is appropriate, but not if there is instruction or encouragement to use.

Here are some examples of films classified as '16' in 2009/10 :

Bruno
Jennifier's Body
Zombieland
Perrier's Bounty
Youth in Revolt
Inglourious Basterds
I Love You Phillip Morris
Chloe
The Ugly Truth
Kick-Ass
Hot Tub Time Machine
A Nightmare on Elm Street