Family-oriented films are expected to rake in $4.9 billion this year, but there have been no full-length G-rated movies released in theaters so far, and we likely won't see one through the end of 2023, according to Alexis Soloski, a culture reporter for the New York Times.

Are G-rated movies still a thing?

They basically don't exist, except for Pixar movies. Why did the MPAA allow this to happen? In truth, the American Motion Picture Association's rating system encourages movie to be more “adult.” American movies basically have two ratings, PG-13 and R, with PG used for children's movies.

What percentage of movies are rated G?

Slightly more than half, or 51.4 percent, of the releases received an R rating from the Motion Picture Association of America. The next-most popular ratings category was PG-13 at 28.4 percent, followed by PG at 16.1 percent and G at 4.1 percent.

Does PG mean anything anymore?

Yes. PG means parental guidance suggested. It means the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) reviewed the film and identified content that some parents may feel is inappropriate for younger children. The rating system says nothing about who a film is intended for.

What age is for G movies?

G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12.

What Happened To G-Rated Movies?

Is G OK for kids?

General (G)

The G classification is suitable for everyone. G products may contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are very mild in impact.

What does rated Y mean?

The ratings are: TV-Y - programs aimed at a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7 - programs most appropriate for children age 7 and up.

Why are there so few G-rated movies?

The reasons are plentiful, according to Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, including a societal shift in thinking about what's appropriate for small children, and the idea that G-rated films are burdened with the stigma of being uncool for teens and young adults.

Was Star Wars originally Rated G?

that Star Wars nearly received a G rating but actually added a scene to ensure a PG rating. A 1980 article about the shrinking amount of G-rated fare in 1980 stated: Even Star Wars didn't risk the jinx of the G...the preliminary version initially earned a G rating from the MPAA.

Can I take my 5 year old to see a PG movie?

'U' films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror. (PG) Parental Guidance Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A 'PG' film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older.

Can you say the F word in PG-13?

A noun, adjective, verb, filler verb — the F-bomb has evolved and been creatively utilized by screenwriters, actors, and directors like the iconic Quentin Tarantino, for decades. Generally reserved for R-rated projects, PG-13 movies are allowed a single use of the four-letter word.

Is Rated G good or bad?

G: General Audiences, All Ages Admitted.

Contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the in-view of the Rating Board would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture.

What was the last G movie made?

Disney's last G-rated animated film was 2019's "Toy Story 4."

Does Netflix have any G-rated movies?

Updated on October 16, 2023, by Hannah Saab:

Parents looking for family-friendly picks will be glad to know that thanks to some recent additions, there are at least some G-rated films on Netflix that are worth streaming for the next movie night.

What Pixar movie is higher than G rating?

Disney/Pixar's upcoming computer-animated film Up has received a PG rating from the MPAA for “some peril and action.” The rating is now being featured on the movie's official website. This is only Pixar's second feature to receive a PG rating, after 2004's The Incredibles; all the others have been rated G.

Which Star Wars movie is the most kid friendly?

A New Hope: The original is still the best introduction to the Star Wars universe. There's a lot of death, but much of it happens off-screen or to faceless Storm Troopers. The Phantom Menace: The only film starring an actual child, Episode I kicks off the Lucas-era prequels with a load of slapstick and bathroom humor.

Why is Star Wars rated U?

Here are just some of the potentially problematic things that happen in Star Wars (SPOILER ALERT): Darth Vader choking a man to unconsciousness/death. The smouldering skeletons of Luke's murdered Aunt and Uncle are clearly visible. Obi-Wan severs the arm of a bar alien, with a shot of the bloody dismembered limb.

Was Star Wars ever rated R?

The closest that Lucasfilm ever came to a rated-R film was the 2005 fan favorite, Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith. With a PG-13 rating, multiple disturbing scenes, and a mega-bummer ending, Revenge of the Sith is looked at today by a large demographic of people as one of if not, the best Star Wars film ever made.

Is G rated better than PG?

Each of the designated ratings is defined as follows under the Motion Picture Classification and Rating program. G: GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG: PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED.

Is G the lowest movie rating?

No, a G rating means that the film is suitable for all (or General) Audiences.

Do G rated movies have violence?

Our content analysis suggests that animated films determined to be acceptable for the general audience by a ratings board contain a significant amount of violence. A G rating does not automatically signify a level of violence acceptable for very young viewers.

What are D rated movies?

Why is 40 year old version rated R?

Violence & Scariness

An unhoused person empties his bowels on the street. An angry playwright tries to strangle a producer. Blank's mother died a year before the action starts.

What is rated M age?

MATURE. Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.