Motion Picture Association of America film rating system

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The Motion Picture Association of America film rating system is a system used by the MPAA. It can help parents choose which movies their children can watch.

[change] Ratings

Current (since 1990) MPAA movie ratings are:

Rating symbol Meaning[1]
G rating symbol
G- General Audiences
All ages admitted
(1968-present)

(Equivalent: Videogames: EC; Television: TV-Y, TV-G)
PG rating symbol
PG- Parental Guidance Suggested
Some material may not be suitable for children
(1972-present)

(Equivalent: Videogames: E, E10+, Low T; Television: TV-Y7, TV-Y7-FV, TV-PG)
PG-13 rating symbol
PG-13- Parents Strongly Cautioned
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
(1984-present)

(Equivalent: Videogames: High E10+, T; Television: High TV-Y7, High TV-PG, Low TV-14)
R rating symbol
R- Restricted
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
(1968-present)

(Equivalent: Videogames: M; Television: High TV-14, Low TV-MA)
NC-17 rating symbol
NC-17- No Children 17 and under admitted
(1990–present)

(Equivalent: Videogames: AO; Television: High TV-MA)

[change] Old Ratings

The old movie ratings, which were in use 1968 to 1970 were:

  • Rated G - General Audiences. All ages admitted.
  • Rated GP - Guidance Parental. May contain some suggestive content.
  • Rated M: - Suggested for Mature Audiences. Parental discretion advised.
  • Rated R: - Restricted. Persons under 16 are not admitted unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
  • Rated X: - Persons under 17 not admitted.

[change] References

  1. ↑ http://www.mpaa.org/FlmRat_Ratings.asp
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