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What Do Movie Ratings Mean? How does a movie earn a G, PG, PG-13, R or NC-17 rating? The Motion Picture Association of America has set the following standards for films in order to help parents determine if the content is acceptable for viewing.
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A motion picture content rating system classifies films based on their suitability for audiences due to their treatment of issues such as sex, violence, or substance abuse, their use of profanity, or other matters typically deemed unsuitable for children or adolescents.
- The U Rating
- What Sort of Films Have A U Rating?
- What's Allowed in A U Film and What's Not?
- The Pg Rating
- What Sort of Films Have This Rating?
- What's Allowed in A Pg Film and What's Not?
- The 12A Rating
- What's Allowed in A 12A Film and What's Not?
- The 12 Rating
- The 15 Rating
A film with a U certificate means it’s suitable for children aged 4 and older. The U itself stands for Universal and the text underneath the U rating states that it’s suitable for all, but 4+ is recommended as this is the age that most children begin to remember things, such as film and TV. Cinemas will let you into a U-rated film with children und...
Films with a U rating range from those aimed at very young children such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Winnie the Pooh andFinding Nemo to family classics such as Homeward Bound, The Lion King and The Wizard of Oz. Often, ‘classic’ films (including Guys and Dolls, It’s a Wonderful Life and some Star Wars films) will have a U rating, even though they ar...
If a film receives a U rating, it means that it won’t contain anything unsuitable, so swearing, sex and scary scenes are big no nos. There may be some scenes of very mild violence, but these will not show any detail. The following content criteria applies to U-rated films: 1. Dangerous behaviour:any potentially dangerous or anti-social behaviour wi...
Films with a PG (Parental Guidance) rating are deemed to be suitable for anyone over the age of about 8 years. However, if a film is rated PG, it’s completely up to you if your child watches the film or not, and children of any age may watch it unaccompanied by an adult. The main thing to consider is whether the content may upset younger or particu...
A wide range of films hold a PG rating, particularly those aimed at a family audience such as Home Alone,Matilda the Musical, Paddington, Shrek and the first three Harry Pottermovies.
If a film is rated PG, some bad language, sex and scary scenes may be present, as may violence, but at all times the violence is restrained and not glamourised in any way. The following content criteria applies to PG rated films: 1. Dangerous behaviour:no detail or focus on dangerous or antisocial behaviour and no glamourisation of realistic or eas...
The 12A rating was introduced in the early 2000s to accompany cinema releases of major Hollywood movies that were too grown-up for a PG rating but that parents still wanted their older children (9, 10 and 11 year olds) to see. It's roughly equivalent to the PG-13 rating in the US. Children younger than 12 years are able to attend 12A screenings but...
In a 12A rated film, violence, sex and bad language are more likely to appear and, although they will be slightly less mild than in a PG rated film, the films shouldn't glorify the behaviour of the characters in an inappropriate way or be shown in a way that encourages imitation. The following content criteria applies to 12A rated films: 1. Dangero...
A 12 rating is given to any film deemed to be suitable for those older than 12 years. It's now only used on Video on Demand (VoD) and DVD releasesas most cinema release films aimed at a young teen audience receive a 12A rating. The rating criteria for 12 rated films is the same as 12A (see above).
15-rated films are aimed at a more mature audience, meaning, specifically, teenagers and adults. No one younger than 15 is allowed to see a 15-rated film in the cinema or rent or buy any work that has been given this rating.
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Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children.
PG Parental Guidance. PG-rated content is suitable for general viewing. A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.
4 de nov. de 2023 · In today‘s world, a PG rating is basically the new G when it comes to mainstream family films. It signals the movie is intended to be relatively kid-friendly – just with some content parents may deem iffy for really little kids to see. The Motion Picture Association says PG means "Parental Guidance Suggested."
3 de abr. de 2023 · Know that PG means "Parental Guidance Suggested". Films rated PG have content in which the board believes is suitable for general audiences aged 10 and older.
