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U.S. movie ratings
U.S. movie ratings are for movies (including those
shown on TV) rated according to the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines.
Option Description
G (General Audiences ......... In G-rated films no strong
All Ages Admitted) words are used, the violence is
at a minimum, nudity and sex
scenes are not present, nor is
there any drug use.
PG (Parental Guidance This is a film which may need
Suggested Some Material to be monitored first by
May Not Be Suitable For parents.
Children)
PG-I 3 (Parents Strongly Parents are alerted to be very
Cautioned --- Some Material careful about the attendance of
May Be inappropriate For their under-teenage children
Children Under 13) when viewing.
R (Restricted --- Under 17 This film includes hard
Requires Accompanying language, tough violence,
Parent Or Adult Guardian) nudity, drug abuse or other
elements of concern.
NC- 17 or X (No One 17 And This is a film that most parents
Under Admitted) would consider not suitable for
children aged 17 and under.
There may be violence, sex,
abhorrent behavior, drug abuse
or other elements of concern.
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U.S. TV ratings
U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according
to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines.
Option Description
TV-Y (All Children) This program is designed for
young children aged 2 - 6 and
is appropriate for all children.
TV-Y7 (Directed to Older This program is designed for
Children) children aged 7 and older.
Themes and elements in this
program may include mild
fantasy violence or slapstick
violence, or may fi'ighten
children under the age of 7.
TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would find this
program suitable for all ages.
It contains little or no
violence, no strong language
and little or no sexual dialog
or situations.
TV-PG (Parental Guidance This program contains some
Suggested) material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger
children.
TV- 14 (Parents Strongly This program contains some
Cautioned) material that many parents
would find unsuitable for
children under the age of 14.
TV-MA (Mature Audience This program is specifically
Only) designed to be viewed by
adults and therefore may be
unsuitable for children under
the age of 17.
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