One of the most popular Hollywood musicals of all time, its vivid dance sequences and catchy song lyrics are ingrained into the consciousness of generations. But now West Side Story, once considered a family classic, has been reclassified as a 12 certificate after 40 years of being a PG. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) identified a number of themes and scenes which it considers triggering for younger viewers, and so raised the age rating for the home entertainment release. Wicked, a spin-off of the Oz story, tells the backstory of Wicked Witch Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda the Good (Ariana Grande). The BBFC updates its classification guidelines every four or five years after public consultation.

Source: Daily Mail December 27, 2025 17:30 UTC