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Movie Ratings
A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence
or other matters that, in the view of the Rating Board, would offend parents whose
younger children view the motion picture. The G rating is not a “certificate of
approval,” nor does it signify a “children’s” motion picture. Some snippets of language
may go beyond polite conversation but they are common everyday expressions. No stronger
words are present in G-rated motion pictures. Depictions of violence are minimal.
No nudity, sex scenes or drug use are present in the motion picture.
A PG-rated motion picture should be investigated by parents before they let their
younger children attend. The PG rating indicates, in the view of the Rating Board,
that parents may consider some material unsuitable for their children, and parents
should make that decision.
The more mature themes in some PG-rated motion pictures may call for parental guidance.
There may be some profanity and some depictions of violence or brief nudity. But
these elements are not deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly
cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance. There is no drug use content
in a PG-rated motion picture.
A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine
whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material
might not be suited for them. A PG-13 motion picture may go beyond the PG rating
in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements,
but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the motion picture by
itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although depictions of activities
related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the motion picture.
Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity
will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in a PG-13 rated motion picture
generally will not be sexually oriented. There may be depictions of violence in
a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence.
A motion picture’s single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though
only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one
such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual
context. The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a motion picture PG-13 if,
based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American
parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context
or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the motion
picture is inconspicuous.
An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult
material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard
language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or
other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously.
Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied
by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about
R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally,
it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated
motion pictures.
An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most
parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children
will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean “obscene” or “pornographic” in the common
or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment
in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for
an adult audience. An NC-17 rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior,
drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong and
therefore off-limits for viewing by their children.
TV Ratings
Understanding TV Ratings
Audience: indicates the audience for which a television program
is appropriate.
Content Label: indicates a show may contain violence, sex, adult
language, or aggressive dialogue.
The Content Labels:
TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to
let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language or suggestive
dialogue.
Dsuggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex)
Lcoarse or crude language
Ssexual situations
Vviolence
FVfantasy violence (children’s programming only)
All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or
live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for
a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected
to frighten younger children.
Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy
violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore,
parents may wish to consider the suitability of this program for their very young
children.
Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence
For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative
than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV.
General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating
does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may
let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence,
no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental Guidance Suggested
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself
may call for parental guidance and/or the program may contain one or more of the
following: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual
situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care
in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the
age of 14 watch unattended. This program may contain one or more of the following:
intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations
(S), or intense violence (V).
Mature Audience Only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be
unsuitable for children under 17. This program may contain one or more of the following:
crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
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