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 determine which films their children can watch.
[change] Ratings
There are five ratings:
- G - The lowest rating a film can get and everybody can watch it.
- PG - Everybody can watch it, but very young children may need an adult with them.
- PG-13 - Everybody can watch it, but children under 13 may need an adult with them.
- R - People under 17 need an adult with them. These films usually contain a lot of horror, nudity or violence.
- NC-17 - People must be 18 or over to watch the film.
- I - Innapropriate for all ages. These films usually are pirated.
[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.
