Motion Picture Association of America film rating system - Wikipedia
The Motion Picture Association of America ( MPAA) film rating system is used in the United States and its territories to rate a film's suitability for certain audiences based on its content.
Rating symbolMeaning
- G – General Audiences
- All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
- PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
- Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
- PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned
- Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
- R – Restricted
- Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
- NC-17 – Adults Only
- No One 17 and Under Admitted. Clearly adult. Children are not admitted.