What words can be said in PG-13?

If you've ever wondered why action films are edited down to PG-13 for the theater while the R-rated
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The MPA rating system is a voluntary scheme that is not enforced by law; films can be exhibited without a rating, although most theaters refuse to exhibit non-rated or NC-17 rated films. Non-members of the MPA may also submit films for rating.
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cut that makes it onto home video seems more like the version the director intended, that is the answer. And you can only say "fuck" once in a PG-13 rated film.
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Can PG-13 shows say the F-word?

The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.
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Can PG-13 movies say the C word?

You can say “fuck” in a PG-13 movie (once), as long as it's in a non-sexual context: “Fuck you,” but not “Let's fuck.” But like the ratings process itself, most of those rules remain shrouded in secrecy. (The formal guidelines, which allow “a single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words” are here.)
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What language is allowed in PG-13?

Snippets of language that go "beyond polite conversation" are permitted in G-rated films, but no stronger words are present. Profanity may be present in PG rated films, and use of one of the harsher "sexually-derived words" as an expletive will initially incur at least a PG-13 rating.
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What swear words can you say 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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Why Hollywood's PG-13 Rating Makes No Sense



What PG-13 movie has the most f words?

PG-13 Movies Which Have More Than 1 F-Word
  • Domestic Disturbance (2001) ...
  • Bridge of Spies (2015) ...
  • Concussion (2015) ...
  • The Adjustment Bureau (2011) ...
  • Titanic (1997) PG-13 | 194 min | Drama, Romance. ...
  • Blue Jasmine (2013) PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama. ...
  • Dunkirk (2017) PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Drama, History. ...
  • Senna (2010)
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Does free guy have the F-word?

Parents should be aware that there are a lot of profanities in Free Guy. Despite them being fairly mild with one use of the F-word, the quantity is still quite high and the variation is vast. Due to the video game nature of the film, there is quite a lot of violence shown, albeit not overly graphic.
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How many cuss words are in a PG-13 movie?

MPAA. One of the things the MPAA is most well-known for is an urban legend about the number of uses of 'f*ck' allowed in a PG-13 film; the MPAA 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.
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What is not allowed in PG-13?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.
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How many F words can a rated R movie have?

More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context." Yep, if you use an "F-Bomb" to refer to having sex, then that's an AUTOMATIC R-Rating.
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How many F words are in a 15?

Once you've got to 20 f-words, you know that it's going to be a 15, rather than a 12A, but further uses of the f-word aren't going to take it up to an 18.
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Is TV 14 worse than TV?

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.
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How many F bombs can PG-13 movies have?

Here's a thing you might not know about PG-13 movies: the MPAA allows only one F-bomb in the entire film. If you have two vocalized F-bombs, your movie becomes R-rated, which obviously cuts down on your potential audience.
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Can a 12 year old watch Free Guy?

Free Guy is rated PG-13 for language, violence, and some sexual innuendos, so this gaming movie may not be suitable for younger kids. If you know Ryan Reynolds, you know he can get a little mouthy. And while there is a lot of violence, most is for comedic purposes.
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Does Spaceballs say F-word?

Profanity (7)

Use of the F-word, "shit", "ass", "bitch", "damn", "hell" and the middle finger gesture.
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What is rated V?

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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Is rated R or MA worse?

A TV MA rate show is basically the equivalent of an R rated movie, but usually worse.
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How old is rated R?

An R rated film is unsuitable for children. In this case, content is not suitable for minors. Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years old). It may include strong brutal and graphic violence (including blood), excessive strong language, strong nudity, and drug use.
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What actor curses the most?

Jackson calls bulls---! Samuel L. Jackson is not only known for playing some of the most iconic characters in film history, he is also proud of his fame for using curse words.
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Who swears more males or females?

Women use the F-word more than men, according to a survey that looked at the swearing habits of both genders over the past two decades. The study, which assessed a total of 376 people, analysed recordings of up to three hours of their daily conversations – half of which have been transcribed so far.
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Which country swears the most?

Top 10 Countries That Swear The Most
  • Russians.
  • French.
  • UK, Australia, US.
  • Spain.
  • Italian.
  • German.
  • Poland.
  • Turks.
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What movie has the most n words?

A year earlier, Quentin Tarantino's “Django Unchained” grew infamous for its controversial use of racial slurs, and is considered the movie with the most instances of the N-word.
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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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