By allowing a PG-16 rating, movies relating to meaningful narratives about real world or historical violence, sex and social norms can reach teens that are still grasping their morales, their sexuality, and their human identity.
The 16 certificate recognizes the ability of today's teenagers to digest and understand mature themes and complex material. Many films that would previously have been classified 18 are now classified in this category.
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.
The classifications are 'U' for viewers of all ages, 'P12' (parental guidance is required for viewers under the age of 12), '13' (for viewers aged 13 and above), '16' (for viewers aged 16 and above) and '18' (for viewers aged 18 and above).
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.
AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older.
Mark runs a pirate radio station and causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthralls fellow teens. Mark runs a pirate radio station and causes an uproar when he speaks his mind and enthralls fellow teens.
'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.
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.
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.
TV-MA is the strongest rating the industry gives, with the M standing for "mature." TV-MA is reserved for shows whose level of explicit sexuality, graphic violence and/or strong language -- along with mature themes -- make them unsuitable for children 16 or younger.
Can my children watch or play a restricted (red labelled) film or game? Think of the red label as a warning flag. It means there is a legal restriction in place. If your child is under the age shown on the label (for example R13, R16) the law says they cannot be supplied that item.
Programming rated TV-MA in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content for mature audiences. It corresponds to the MPA's R rating for movies, and the ESRB's M rating for video games. Programs with this rating are generally not suitable for people or individuals under 17 (some sources may say 18).
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.
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.
The FCC warns that "parents are cautioned to exercise some care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended". Programs with this rating contain intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations or intense violence.
TV-MA Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
NC-17 originally stood for "No Children Under 17 Admitted" to combat the misconception that the rating indicated a film was pornographic. In 1996, the MPA reworded the NC-17 rating to "No One 17 and Under Admitted", effectively raising the minimum age for admission from 17 to 18.
Persons under 17 must be accompanied throughout the entire feature by an adult 21 or over for any R-rated feature. ID is required. Persons aged 17 to 20 may purchase tickets only for themselves for any R-rated feature.
R16 means that the film is restricted to persons who have obtained the age of 16 years or over. M means that anyone can view the film but it is more suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over.
R: Restricted - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated movies unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 25 years of age or older.
