The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie. Mark looks at its impact on films...

Can PG movies have cuss words?

Some mild to moderate coarse language is allowed in PG and PG13 rated films; the word 'f**k' is also allowed infrequently at the PG13 category. Strong language is officially allowed starting at the NC16 category, though depending on the frequency and context may be classified as M18 or R21.

How much profanity can be in a PG movie?

PG stands for parental guidance.

So while PG films might include tough ideas like crime, discrimination or bullying, they would never suggest that these are acceptable. In a PG rated film, you can expect to hear mild bad language only.

What is allowed in a PG movie?

There may be some profanity and some depictions of violence or brief nudity. But these elements are not deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance. There is no drug use content in a PG-rated motion picture.

Can PG-13 have one f-word?

One of the group's rules, for instance, says the F-bomb can be used as an expletive just once in a film rated PG-13, which means suitable for people 13 and older.

The F Word In A PG Movie

Is it OK for an 11 year old to say the F-word?

If your child says a bad or vulgar word to someone else – whether they know the meaning or not – explain to them this behavior is not acceptable. If they said a bad word to channel their anger, teach them to find more appropriate ways to express their feelings. Violence or foul language should be strongly discouraged.

What is not allowed in PG-13?

A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the Rating Board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R category. Any drug use content will initially require at least a PG-13 rating.

How many F bombs are in PG-13?

The ruling came to be that only one F-bomb could be used in a PG-13 movie, which meant that writers had to become more strategic when and if they placed it in a movie. This also meant that audiences would receive more iconic F-bomb moments in a film.

Is Barbie PG-13?

But if you haven't heard, the Motion Picture Association actually gave Barbie, Ken, and the gang a PG-13 rating! It never once crossed my mind that perhaps Barbie might be inappropriate for my 8-year-old daughter. First of all, the movie is being marketed to girls well under 13.

Is a PG movie OK for a 4 year old?

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. 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.

Can you say the F word twice in a PG-13 movie?

In a PG-13 rated film, you are only allowed to use the f-bomb once, use it twice and you're slapped with an R rating.

What was the first R rated movie?

The first R-rated movie was “The Split,” a 1968 noir starring Jim Brown and Gene Hackman. From The World-Herald archive, an ad for "The Split," the first R-rated movie. The X rating basically just meant “not rated,” and restricted anyone under a certain age, even if they had an adult guardian with them.

Can PG movies have blood?

PG is treated as “practically G” nowadays. There's no official rule barring blood but unless that blood is from a non-violent action (like someone having a bloody nose) you can bet its presence will land the film a PG-13 at best.

What is the most cursing in a movie?

Was Jaws supposed to be Rated R?

Rated in 1975, before the classification system had a PG-13 category, the film received a PG. Using today's system, Jaws would likely have been awarded a PG-13 (or perhaps even R - due to the drug use depicted in the opening scene) considering the many bloody feedings portrayed.

Why is Jaws only PG?

The lack of sexual content, minimal profanity, and brief moments of violence are what got Jaws a PG rating back in 1975. I think it would be rated PG-13 (or maybe even R) if it was released today, but I'm betting that some of the more violent shark attacks would be censored slightly.

Does the Barbie movie have Lgbtq?

While the movie is given credit for including a gay character, he's largely made fun of and glossed over as an accessory to the Barbies. With a lack of queer people in the "real world" of this movie, families with two queer dads seeing this movie only have Allan – a character largely joked about – as a portrayal.

Will Barbie be rated R?

Barbie is rated PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language. Credit: Warner Bros. This is the classification the MPAA has offered for the Barbie movie.

Is 6 too old for Barbie?

As a lot of people told the mother that it's not necessarily unsuitable for younger children but would probably be uninteresting to them. But, as it is PG-13 you can still bring children to see the Barbie movie as long as they have a parent with them.

Is the F-word rated R?

If you use the F-word with a sexual connotation, you are f*cked [immediate R-rating]. If you use the F-word as an oath / swear word, the conventional wisdom is anything more than 2 usages gets you an R-rating.

How many F words are in rated R?

According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”

What is the F-word in Beetlejuice?

'Beetlejuice' (1988)

Trapped inside a diorama model, Betelgeuse lets off some steam, kicking over a tree before calling out, "Nice f***in' model!"

Can you cuss in PG-13 movies?

Can't forget “Jesus“ or “God”. The curse words that are NOT allowed in the PG-13 movies are, “f**k”, “d*ck”, “c*ck”, “motherf**ker”, “c*nt”, “f*ggot”, and “n***a”.

Is PG-13 okay for 5 year olds?

Films rated PG13 is an advisory rating for parents to note there are scenes or themes unsuitable for younger children. However, there's no age restriction; so the parent can choose to allow or bring the child for the movie.

Does PG-13 mean no swearing?

Profanity may be present in PG rated films, and use of one of the harsher "sexually-derived words" as an expletive will initially incur at least a PG-13 rating. More than one occurrence will usually incur an R rating as will the usage of such an expletive in a sexual context.