The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).
PG is an advisory classification The content is mild in impact. PG films contain material that a parent or carer might need to explain to younger children. M is an advisory classification The content is moderate in impact. M films are not recommended for people aged under 15 as a level of maturity is required.
Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact. M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook.
What do movie ratings mean? from rated G to rated X
What rating is above M?
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language. Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that is only suitable for persons ages 17 and up.
The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).
PG: PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested, Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children. The film should be investigated further by parents. There may be some content such as language, violence or brief nudity, but they aren't so intense that more than guidance is suggested.
The theme of a PG -rated film may itself call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity in these films. There may be some violence or brief nudity.
Rated G: General audiences – All ages admitted. Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children. Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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.
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.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested: PG - 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.
Movies that are labeled PG-13 are not considered suitable for children under the age of thirteen, but parents can decide whether or not to allow their children to see the movies. PG is an abbreviation for `parental guidance.
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.
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.
Appropriate for all children. Not expected to frighten younger children. For children 7 years and older. Themes and elements may include mild fantasy or comedic violence or may frighten children younger than 7.
PG mean "parental guidance". This helps parents to know if a movie is age appropriate for their kids or not. Depending on the age, the movie may have some content that is appropriate for different ages. Example: Scary movie is PG18 because it has some content that is violent or sexual.
NAB, NCTA and MPAA submitted the revised ratings system to the FCC for review. Under this revised system, television programming would continue to fall into one of the six ratings categories (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA).
suitable for children aged 16 and above; children under 16 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. Movies rated M/16 may contain strong violence and gore, sexual violence, aggressive language, strong sex scenes and drug use.
M is given to films and games that can be shown to anyone but are more suitable for mature audiences. This is most often done under the cross-rating system.
According to the Entertainment Software Ratings Board(ESRB), which sets the age rating ranges for games(E,T,M mainly) states that M Rated gamers should be restricted to players 17+.
Overall, I was impressed with "High on Life" but I would not recommend it to anyone under the age of 18. The game is not suitable for young people due to its mature themes and graphic violence. It's a game that is both fun and thought-provoking but it's not for everyone.
