{"id":5932,"date":"2024-08-14T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5932"},"modified":"2025-09-04T06:29:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:29:21","slug":"what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do Movie Ratings Mean? (G, PG, R, etc.) [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#The_5_Ratings_of_the_MPA_Motion_Picture_Association\" >The 5 Ratings of the MPA (Motion Picture Association)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#G\" >G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#PG\" >PG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#PG-13\" >PG-13<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#R\" >R<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#NC-17\" >NC-17<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Unrated\" >Unrated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Common_Keywords_in_Ratings\" >Common Keywords in Ratings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Language\" >Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Violence\" >Violence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Sexual_content\" >Sexual content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Thematic_elements\" >Thematic elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-do-movie-ratings-mean-g-pg-r-etc\/#Extra_Resources\" >Extra Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when theaters were the main places to see films.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, ratings still provide very useful information, especially for parents. They give viewers an idea about the kinds of content a film contains and help parents decide if something is appropriate for their children to watch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will provide some basic information about the different ratings films receive, as well as keywords you'll see when choosing if a movie is right for you or your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_Ratings_of_the_MPA_Motion_Picture_Association\"><\/span><strong>The 5 Ratings of the MPA<\/strong> <strong>(Motion Picture Association)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035200\/shutterstock_2250362859-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"All of the various movie ratings, from G to NC-17\" class=\"wp-image-5939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035200\/shutterstock_2250362859-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035200\/shutterstock_2250362859-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035200\/shutterstock_2250362859-768x487.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G\"><\/span><strong>G<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>G is the lowest rating and stands for \u201c<strong>General Audiences<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPA refers to films with this rating as \u201cAll Ages Admitted.\u201d In other words, anyone buying tickets for these films at a movie theater would be allowed inside. G-rated films don't contain anything that may be scary or inappropriate for kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of films with a G rating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Lion King <\/em>(1994)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ratatouille<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Toy Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Kiki's Delivery Service<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PG\"><\/span><strong>PG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PG is the next highest rating and stands for \u201c<strong>Parental Guidance<\/strong>,\u201d or the longer version, \u201cParental Guidance Suggested.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While parents can let their children watch G movies with no worries, PG films may contain some things they may not want their kids to see \u2014 or at least, to not see alone. This is generally the lowest rating you'll see for most modern movies, even animated family films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of films with a PG rating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><em>Spirited Away<\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><em><em>Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>KPop Demon Hunters<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PG-13\"><\/span><strong>PG-13<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The descriptor for this rating is \u201c<strong>Parents Strongly Cautioned<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can guess from the name, PG-13 films may not be appropriate for children under 13 years old. However, children are still allowed to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because most adults aren't interested in G or PG movies, PG-13 films have the biggest potential audience, including both young and older movie fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of films with a PG-13 rating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Barbie<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Top Gun: Maverick<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Avengers: Endgame<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts I and II<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block engoo-box\"><div class=\"engoo-box-content block-align-none\"><em>Would you like to <strong>improve your English<\/strong> by chatting about your favorite movies? Book a lesson with an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Engoo tutor<\/strong><\/a> \u2014\u00a0they're available to help you 24 hours a day!<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"R\"><\/span><strong>R<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035006\/shutterstock_1167955057-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Children on a sofa watching a movie with an R rating\" class=\"wp-image-5938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035006\/shutterstock_1167955057-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035006\/shutterstock_1167955057-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/31035006\/shutterstock_1167955057-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cR\u201d stands for \"<strong>Restricted<\/strong>.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first rating that includes a strict rule: \u201cUnder 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian.\u201d That means no one under 17 can watch an R-rated movie in a theater without having an adult with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These movies might contain things like strong language, violence, scenes of sexual activity or drug use. R is typically the highest rating most major movies receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of films with an R rating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>The Conjuring<\/em> series&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Deadpool &amp; Wolverine<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Ted<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bridesmaids<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NC-17\"><\/span><strong>NC-17<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NC-17 movies are for \u201c<strong>Adults Only<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A parent taking their child to an NC-17 film would not be allowed to buy tickets or enter the theater. These movies typically have content similar to R films, but it may appear more frequently or in more detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NC-17 films often don't receive as much attention as other movies, so movie studios usually try to avoid this rating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unrated\"><\/span><strong>Unrated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last rating isn't a rating at all!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may see \"Unrated\" (sometimes shortened to \"UR,\" or \"NR\" for \"Not Rated\") before a film's trailer or on its promotional material. In some cases, it means a film simply hasn't received its official rating yet; some films, however, never get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the old, unofficial \u201cX\u201d rating, some films use the fact that they're unrated as a way to attract people interested in extra-violent or sexual content. However, unrated films don't necessarily contain those things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're not sure about what's in a movie, we recommend researching it online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/the-many-meanings-and-uses-of-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Many Meanings and Uses of X<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Keywords_in_Ratings\"><\/span><strong>Common Keywords in Ratings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/31071424\/movie_ratings_meaning_2.jpg-1024x742.jpg\" alt=\"A pop art-style image of a woman underneath a thought bubble with a curse or swear word\" class=\"wp-image-9101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/31071424\/movie_ratings_meaning_2.jpg-1024x742.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/31071424\/movie_ratings_meaning_2.jpg-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/07\/31071424\/movie_ratings_meaning_2.jpg-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although ratings help to give a basic idea of what's in a film, you might still be confused about details. So to help, ratings now include additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, a film's content is separated into a few major categories:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thematic elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Words describing each category usually include \u201c<strong>light<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>mild<\/strong>,\u201d which means there's only a small amount or that it's not very intense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the content of a film becomes more mature, you'll see adjectives like \u201c<strong>strong<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>pervasive<\/strong>,\u201d which means there's more of it in the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language\"><\/span><strong>Language<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \"language\" descriptor means a movie may contain some \"dirty\" words that parents may not want their children to hear. Even some PG and PG-13 films have this descriptor, but it's generally not severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there may be other descriptors related to language, such as \"<strong>crude humor<\/strong>,\" which refers to jokes about the body and its functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Violence\"><\/span><strong>Violence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Violence can be described in many ways, such as \u201c<strong>cartoon violence<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>sci-fi violence<\/strong>\u201d or simply \u201c<strong>action<\/strong>.\u201d Many <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-idioms-and-expressions-for-the-summer\/#Summer_blockbuster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blockbuster movies<\/a> are described this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, horror films may have stronger descriptors like \u201c<strong>graphic violence<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>gore<\/strong>,\u201d which means the film contains very dramatic or detailed scenes that definitely aren't appropriate for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexual_content\"><\/span><strong>Sexual content<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual content is indicated by terms like \"<strong>sexuality<\/strong>,\" \u201c<strong>nudity<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>brief nudity<\/strong>\u201d if it's on the screen for only a short time. These don't always mean a film is bad for younger audiences, but additional descriptors like \"strong\" or \"intense\" will warn you if they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thematic_elements\"><\/span><strong>Thematic elements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This category (also called \u201c<strong>adult\/mature themes<\/strong>\u201d) is a little trickier to understand. Instead of specific words or scenes, it refers to the overall themes or topics in a movie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, films with this descriptor may feature things like drug use, disease, gambling, suicide or other serious social issues. These may include topics younger viewers might not fully understand yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Resources\"><\/span><strong>Extra Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to know more beyond the standard ratings, the popular movie site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMDb.com<\/a> has information provided by other viewers that can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a film has been released, click the rating on any movie's main page to go to its Parents Guide, which has specific details about what the movie contains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For movie lovers who want to learn more English from and about films, we recommend the following articles from our blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/movie-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Talk About Movies in English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/learn-british-slang-with-the-harry-potter-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn British Slang with the Harry Potter Movies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the popularity of streaming services, movie ratings may not seem as important as they did in the past, when theaters were the main places to see films.&nbsp; However, ratings still provide very useful information,...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":432,"featured_media":9100,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"unified_meta_tagline_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[31,30],"class_list":["post-5932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-fun","tag-entertainment","tag-movies"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Do Movie Ratings Mean? 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