MPAA film rating system
The MPAA film rating system helps people to understand what type of movie they're about to watch. It's like a sign that tells us what we're getting into.
There are five different movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17.
"G" is for "general audiences" and means that the movie is suitable for everyone. It's usually for movies that don't have any bad words or scary scenes.
"PG" means "parental guidance suggested." This means that the movie may have some things in it that kids might not understand, like more complicated storylines, scary scenes or some bad words. Kids can watch PG movies, but it's a good idea for parents to watch the movie with them, so they can answer any questions they might have.
"PG-13" means that the movie might not be suitable for kids who are under 13 years old. These movies can have more intense scenes, more bad language, or even some brief nudity. Kids can watch PG-13 movies, but parents should know what kind of movie it is before they decide.
"R" movies are for people who are 17 or older. These movies can have a lot of bad language, violence, adult themes, or even some nudity. Kids aren't allowed to watch R movies unless they're with an adult.
"NC-17" is the most restrictive rating. It means "no children under 17 allowed." These movies can have really adult themes, graphic violence, or explicit nudity - basically, things that kids really shouldn't be exposed to.
So, the MPAA rating system helps us to know what we're getting into before we watch a movie. That way, we can make good choices about what we see - and the grown-ups in our lives know what we're watching and can help keep us safe.
There are five different movie ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17.
"G" is for "general audiences" and means that the movie is suitable for everyone. It's usually for movies that don't have any bad words or scary scenes.
"PG" means "parental guidance suggested." This means that the movie may have some things in it that kids might not understand, like more complicated storylines, scary scenes or some bad words. Kids can watch PG movies, but it's a good idea for parents to watch the movie with them, so they can answer any questions they might have.
"PG-13" means that the movie might not be suitable for kids who are under 13 years old. These movies can have more intense scenes, more bad language, or even some brief nudity. Kids can watch PG-13 movies, but parents should know what kind of movie it is before they decide.
"R" movies are for people who are 17 or older. These movies can have a lot of bad language, violence, adult themes, or even some nudity. Kids aren't allowed to watch R movies unless they're with an adult.
"NC-17" is the most restrictive rating. It means "no children under 17 allowed." These movies can have really adult themes, graphic violence, or explicit nudity - basically, things that kids really shouldn't be exposed to.
So, the MPAA rating system helps us to know what we're getting into before we watch a movie. That way, we can make good choices about what we see - and the grown-ups in our lives know what we're watching and can help keep us safe.