film ratings

Age suitability labels

Film ratings are classifications assigned to movies indicating their suitability for different audiences, typically based on content like violence, language, nudity, or drug use.

In the United States, the MPAA rates films from G (general audiences) through NC-17 (adults only).

Other countries use different systems: The film received an R rating in America but only a 12A in Britain.

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Professional assessments of art

word of mouth · social media buzz · fan reactions

purpose of assessment

film ratingsartistic merit

Creative work's quality

critical acclaim · film criticism · cultural significance

presence of classification

film ratingsunrated

Not given a score

NR · unclassified · banned films

Family

film, ratings

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G