MPAA film rating system
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The MPAA film rating system is a standardized classification scheme used in the United States to inform audiences—especially parents—about the suitability of films for different age groups based on their content.
All labels observed (9)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| MPAA | 309 |
| MPAA film rating system canonical | 5 |
| R (MPAA) | 4 |
| Motion Picture Association of America rating system | 3 |
| NC-17 | 3 |
| PG-13 (MPAA) | 2 |
| Classification and Rating Administration | 1 |
| MPAA PG-13 | 1 |
| MPAA rating system | 1 |
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
content rating system
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film content rating ⓘ film content rating ⓘ film content rating ⓘ film content rating ⓘ film content rating ⓘ film rating system ⓘ |
| administeredBy |
MPAA film rating system
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Classification and Rating Administration
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America ⓘ
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Motion Picture Association
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| ageRestriction |
no age restriction
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no one 17 and under admitted ⓘ some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 ⓘ some material may not be suitable for children ⓘ under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
film advertising
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theatrical films ⓘ |
| basedOn | film content ⓘ |
| considers |
drug use
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language ⓘ nudity ⓘ sexual content ⓘ thematic elements ⓘ violence ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| governingBody | Motion Picture Association board ⓘ |
| hasRating |
G
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MPAA film rating system self-linksurface differs ⓘ
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NC-17
PG ⓘ PG-13 ⓘ R ⓘ |
| introduced | 1968 ⓘ |
| laterReplacedRating |
M
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X ⓘ |
| originalRatingsIncluded |
G
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M ⓘ R ⓘ X ⓘ |
| primaryAudience | parents ⓘ |
| purpose | inform audiences about film content suitability ⓘ |
| ratingMeaning |
adults only
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general audiences ⓘ parental guidance suggested ⓘ parents strongly cautioned ⓘ restricted ⓘ |
| replaced |
Motion Picture Production Code
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surface form:
Hays Code
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| replacedBy |
GP
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MPAA film rating system self-linksurface differs ⓘ
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NC-17
PG ⓘ |
| scope | commercial theatrical releases in the United States ⓘ |
| shortName |
MPAA film rating system
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surface form:
MPAA rating system
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| voluntary | true ⓘ |
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