According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.

Can a 14 year old go to a PG-13 movie alone?

Originally Answered: Does a parent need to accompany child at PG-13 rated movie? A parent does not need to accompany a child to a PG-13 rated movie. Only R-rated movies require children to be accompanied by their parents.

How old to watch PG-13?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

Is PG OK for 14 year olds?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

What can PG-13 get away with?

PG-13 rated movies can contain sex scenes if they are brief and implied. Sexual references or humor can be allowed if they aren't too graphic or crude. Nudity is allowed if it's brief and partial.

Can a 14 year old watch a PG-13 movie?

Can PG-13 have the F word?

There are exceptions, usually when the word is just repeated in a short time or used as part of an emotional scene, McMahon said. But any movie with more than three F-bombs likely couldn't remain PG-13, she said. And if the word is used to signify sex, the film automatically gets an R rating.

How violent can PG-13 be?

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.

What is rated U?

What does U mean? The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What is TV 14 age rating?

TV-14. This program contains material that most parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Programs contain material that parents or adult guardians may find unsuitable for children under the age of 14.

What age is rated U?

But a 'U' film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

Should I let my kid watch Thirteen?

Parents need to know that this movie's R rating comes from frank and explicit -- but thoughtful -- treatment of the subject matter -- how peer pressure can lure kids away from their moorings and their families. Characters constantly use very strong language. Teenagers engage in every possible self-destructive behavior…

Can you show PG-13 movies in school?

Often appropriate PG or PG-13 movies or sections of movies can be utilized effectively to enrich classroom instruction and accomplish identified objectives. If you give permission for your child to view such materials, you do not have to do anything.

Why can't minors see R rated movies?

The R rating means that children under 17 years are not admitted to the theater without a parent. Movies may get an R rating for different reasons. This rating is given for nudity, profanity, or violence. Nudity, depending on the context, may be harmless.

How many times can you say the F word in a PG-13 movie?

The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.

What does PG-13 mean?

PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

What age is rated R?

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.

Is pg14 a thing?

As others have stated PG-14 isn't a rating in the US - however it *is* a rating in most parts of Canada and many other countries in the world. In most places in Canada there is a "14A" rating (no admission / rental / purchase to anyone under 14 unless they're accompanied by an Adult).

At what age is TV okay?

Pediatricians generally recommend keeping children under 18 months from viewing screens. Even after that age, parents should always accompany children with TV watching and ensure they don't get too much screen time, inadvertently impacting their behavioral health.

What age is mature TV?

MATURE AUDIENCES 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).

Is 16+ rated R?

G - General audiences. M - Mature audiences. R - Restricted: no-one under 16 (later 17) admitted unless accompanied by an adult. X - Adults only - no-one under 17 admitted.

How is it rated R?

Restricted: R - 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.

Do cinemas check age?

We always follow national rules about film ratings, and if you're lucky enough to be looking younger than the film's rating, we'll have to ask to see some ID. Another reason you could be asked for ID is to make sure you're getting the right ticket for your film. Our ticket types can be found here.

Is PG-13 worse than TV-14?

Programming rated TV-14 in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content with parents strongly cautioned. It corresponds to the MPA's PG-13 rating for movies, and the ESRB's T rating for video games.

Why is PG-13 expelled?

Age Appropriate For: 13+. Teenage hi-jinks, including cursing, crude jokes, lots of bathroom humor; some kissing and a couple of jokes about being a peeping tom (making light of it); and lots of lying and parental manipulation, including hacking into a computer system to lie about grades and lying about being expelled.

Is PG-13 the same as M?

Mature (M) - Not recommended for children under 15.

The content is moderate in impact. Equivalent to PG-13 for movies, T for video games and low TV-14 for television.