What does R mean in movies?

Restricted: R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
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Can a 13 year old see an R movie?

Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children.
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What makes a movie rated R?

An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously.
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Is 16+ rated R?

Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.
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What is a PG 13 movie?

The M category was eventually changed to PG (parental guidance suggested), the R age limit was raised to 17 and on July 1, 1984, the PG-13 category was added to indicate film content with a “higher level of intensity.” According to the MPAA, the content of a PG-13 film “may be inappropriate for a children under 13 ...
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What is rated T?

Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.
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What age is G rated?

These are categories classified by EIRIN (Film Classification and Rating Committee) to restrict viewers' ages. G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12.
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What does M mean in Netflix?

For Mature Audiences. May not be suitable for ages 17 and under.
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What is U rated movie?

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.
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What makes a movie G?

In the words of the Motion Picture Association, G is for General Audiences — all ages admitted, meaning there is nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the ratings board thinks would offend parents whose younger children view the picture.
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Can a 17 year old see an R-rated movie?

You must be at least 17 with a photo ID, which includes your birth date, to purchase a ticket for yourself for an R rated movie. If you are under 17, or do not have a photo ID, your parent must come to the theatre to purchase your ticket for an R rated movie.
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Can a 5 year old go to a PG-13 movie?

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.
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Why is the Batman 15?

The British Board of Film Classification determines ratings in the U.K. and deemed The Batman a 15 film because it includes "strong threat" and violence.
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Can I take my son to watch a 15 film?

Nope. A 15 rating means nobody under 15 is allowed full stop. It's illegal. 12A films are the ones where younger kids can go with a parent/ adult.
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How do you get into a 15 when your 14?

Ask if they admit children to age-restricted movies as long as an adult purchases their ticket for them. If they don't, see if they'll admit you if you're accompanied by an adult into the theater. Go to your parent. Ask them to see the movie with you or to simply buy the ticket for you when they drop you off.
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What are S rated films?

Films could also be marked 'S' if they are meant for people belonging to a particular profession or class. According to the draft bill, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), commonly known as the censor board, shall grant a 'U' certificate if it considers the film suitable for unrestricted viewing.
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What does rated B mean in movies?

: a cheaply produced motion picture.
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What does S mean in a movie?

The Big 'S' - Stands for 'Restricted to special classes', which means only a certain members of the society, such as doctors, scientists, etc, are permitted to watch the film. Source: Factly/ YouTube.
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What does PG mean in Netflix?

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.
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What does Rated U mean on Netflix?

ALL: which is equivalent to U – Universal, suitable for all. GUIDANCE: which is equivalent to PG – Parental Guidance. TEEN: which is equivalent to 12 – Over 12. MATURE: which is equivalent to 15 – Over 15.
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Can a 12 year old go to AM rated movie?

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.
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What does rated V mean?

TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language, or suggestive dialogue. D – suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex) L – coarse or crude language. S – sexual situations. V – violence.
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What swear words are allowed in PG?

At PG, we only allow 'mild bad language'. If words are used in an aggressive or very frequent way, then this might result in the content being rated higher.
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What rating is pegi7?

PEGI 7. Game content with scenes or sounds that can possibly be frightening to younger children should fall in this category. Very mild forms of violence (implied, non-detailed, or non-realistic violence) are acceptable for a game with a PEGI 7 rating.
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