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. More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context.
One of the things the MPA is most well-known for is an urban legend about the number of uses of 'f*ck' allowed in a PG-13 rated film; the MPA has never gone on record saying there is an official limit, though there does appear to be a limit at one or two for the majority of films.
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.
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.
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.
Rated PG-13 for violence, including bloody aftermath of a shooting. Rated R for language and strong bloody violence. Rated R for strong graphic horror, violence and gore, and for language. Age-based ratings are on the front of video game packages, in ads and on websites.
Generally reserved for R-rated projects, PG-13 movies are allowed a single use of the four-letter word. A few projects like The Social Network and The American President have even gotten away with two or three and still retained their PG-13 rating.
If that was mild, nothing would happen. If it was moderate swearing, you will have to chat with the principal and most likely receive detention for your offense. Or you go to the principal office and get suspended or expelled.
PG-13 movies are allowed one F-bomb -- so what are the BEST uses of the lone F-bomb in PG-13 movies? We compiled the best of the best and put them here for you to enjoy. Here are 10 moments in PG-13 movies that use their one granted F-word to maximum effect.
Founded by Holly Tarquini in 2014, the F-Rating is used like a Fair trade stamp to give film lovers an easily identifiable label so they can choose films that fairly represent women on screen and behind the camera. The F-Rating is applied to all films which are directed by women and/or written by women.
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 word, "fuck" is only used once, and not in a sexual way. An avatar also gives another avatar the middle finger in contempt. "shitshow" was used only once after the fight was over.
A common thing that people tell you about the MPA is that for PG-13, you are only allowed one F-bomb in a non-sexual way (though there have been films with two or more uses), as they say that two uses can get a film rated R.
Technically it's not a “cuss” or curse word as it does not imply requesting of the wrath of a deity upon something or someone. Still, I believe most people would consider it to be a mild-to-moderate “cuss” word.
Yes, “damn” is a bad word—but it's not as bad as other curse words. For instance, “damn” is usually considered less disrespectful than certain serious expletives beginning with "s" and "f". For this reason, some people find “damn” to be a very rude word, while others aren't bothered by it at all.
The Motion Picture Association allows only one F-word for a movie to keep the PG-13 rating. More than one, and the rating is changed to “R.” Not so with Netflix and other streamers. Unfettered by constraints imposed by sponsors or the Federal Communications Commission, they let the F-words fly with impunity.
As one commentator notes, Hollywood “uses the f-word as a sort of signal to attract the audience it wants: the 15-to-25-year-olds who rush out to opening weekends and put a movie on the map.”
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.
Teen drug use, drinking, smoking, adults in AA. 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.
