MPAA has five rating categories 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).

Is there a higher rating then R?

The NC-17 rating is the highest rating (even higher than the R-rating) that a film can be given, and it means the movie is for adults only (ages 18 and older) and no one age 17 or younger will be admitted. This rating, prior to 1990, was previously rated X.

Is Rated M or R worse?

Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.

Is NC-17 worse than R?

The MPA gave the movie an NC-17 rating "for some sexual content." NC-17 is a higher classification than an R rating and means no one under 17 years old can be admitted to see the movie, whereas for rated-R films, those under 17 can see the movie with a parent or guardian. Blonde is set to stream on Netflix soon.

What is the rating R21?

R21 (restricted 21) – Strictly for adults aged 21 and above. Films under this category are restricted to be screened in licensed venues only.

Is R rating higher than Ma?

Is VM14 rated R?

VM14 (vietato ai minori di 14 anni): No one under 12 admitted. Children aged 12 and 13 should be accompanied by a person aged 18 and over. Equivalent to PG-13 for movies and TV-14 for television.

Is R21 the highest rating?

Restricted 21 (R21)

This is the highest rating in the current classification system - like NC16 and M18, this is also legally enforced. Pay TV operators are not allowed to air content with this rating, and VOD operators must offer a separate PIN lock for R21 content as a default.

Is TV-MA appropriate?

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).

What does M rating stand for?

Mature (M)

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.

What is G rating?

G: General Audiences, All Ages Admitted.

Contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the in-view of the Rating Board would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture.

What age is TV-MA for?

TV-14 - these shows may be unsuitable for children under 14. TV-MA - these programs are intended to be viewed by mature, adult audiences and may be unsuitable for children under 17.

What is the most extreme movie rating?

NC-17 (No One 17 and Under Admitted) is the highest rating in the Motion Picture Association (MPA) film rating system used for films distributed in the United States. It is assigned to films the MPA believes most parents would consider "patently adult" and not suitable for their children under 18.

What is a NR movie rating?

If a film has not been submitted for a rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submitted, the labels Not Rated (NR) or Unrated (UR) are often used.

Does Netflix have any NC-17 rated movies?

Streaming has changed the profitability equation for movies made for adults—but does any streaming platform want to make movies for adults?

What movies have a NC-17 rating?

Is NC-17 worse than TV MA?

NC-17 had a broader scope of adult only content, not just pornography. NC-17 means No Children Allowed Under the Age of 17 are allowed to watch the film. TV-MA means that the show in question is for Mature Audiences, but that won't stop children from watching it, at least without parental supervision.

What is M vs T rating?

themes. Titles rated T (Teen) have content that is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language. Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up.

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.

What's the difference between M and ma15+?

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. MA 15+ is a legally restricted classification The content is strong in impact. MA 15+ films are not suitable for people aged under 15.

Is Y7 worse than PG?

TV-Y7-FV (Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence) - Programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category will be designated TV-Y7-FV. Equivalent to soft PG for movies and soft E10+ for video games.

What age is ma on Netflix?

However, not all content on Netflix is suitable for everyone. Each show or movie comes with a content rating to help viewers make informed decisions about what they watch. One such rating is TV-MA, which indicates that the content may be inappropriate for viewers under the age of 17.

What age is TV-14 for?

Content may be unsuitable for minors younger than 14 years of age and contain violence, sexual references (including censored and/or partial nudity, medium to high-level implied scenes of sexual intercourse, and sexual innuendo) and strong language.

What does M18 mean?

Definition. M18 : Mature 18. Suitable for persons aged 18 and above. Reasons and Content Descriptors.

What does NC16 stand for?

Evolution of the Film Classification Rating System

The R18 rating was changed to Restricted (Artistic) in September 1991. In 1993, a new rating – NC16 (No Children under 16) was introduced to protect children from viewing films thematically unsuitable for them, and to bridge the gap between PG and R21.

Is Rated R worse than 18A?

18A – 18 Accompaniment – Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, admittance restricted to people 14 years of age or older in the Maritimes and Manitoba. R – Restricted – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older.