Film Rating System
By Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film rating system is used in the United States and its territories to rate a film's suitability for certain audiences based on its content.
| Rating symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
G – General Audiences All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children. | |
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. | |
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers. | |
R – Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. | |
NC-17 – Adults Only No One 17 and Under Admitted. Clearly adult. Children are not admitted. |