The History of the Ratings
Established by Motion Picture Association in 1968, the rating system was created to help parents make informed viewing choices for their children. Learn the facts, history, and evolution behind more than 50 years of ratings.
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Understanding Film Ratings
Looking for more information on how the film ratings system works? Check out FilmRatings.com to learn the history of the film ratings program, and to download additional film ratings resources.
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Submit a Film for Rating
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Ratings Guide
Not sure what each rating means? Check out our interactive guide:
General Audiences
Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Parental Guidance Suggested
Parents urged to give “parental guidance.” May contain some material parents might not like for their young children
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Restricted
Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
No one 17 and
Under Admitted
Clearly adult. Children are not admitted.