The MPAA's film-rating system is used in the U.S. and its territories to rate a film's thematic and content suitability for certain audiences. It is one of various motion picture rating systems used to help patrons decide what movies are appropriate for children, for adolescents, and for adults.
In the U.S., the MPAA's rating system is the most recognized guide for parents regarding the content of movies. The MPAA has trademarked each rating so t...
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The MPAA's film-rating system is used in the U.S. and its territories to rate a film's thematic and content suitability for certain audiences. It is one of various motion picture rating systems used to help patrons decide what movies are appropriate for children, for adolescents, and for adults.
In the U.S., the MPAA's rating system is the most recognized guide for parents regarding the content of movies. The MPAA has trademarked each rating so that the ratings are not used outside of motion pictures. The MPAA system has been criticized for the secrecy of its decisions and well as perceived inconsistencies.
Since 1990 the MPAA movie ratings are:
If a film is not submitted for rating, the label NR (Not Rated) or Unrated is used. However, this is not an official MPAA classification. Films not yet rated by the MPAA, but that are expected to be submitted for rating, are often advertised with the notice "This Film is Not Yet Rated".
The Motion Picture Production Code, in place since since...
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