The system with which movies are rated has been used since The MPAA rates films content based on different components, and also how much of those components is present in each film. R rated movies mean that no one under the age of 17 is permitted to watch in a theater without being accompanied by an adult or guardian. If a movie is rated R, the MPAA has decided that the film contains enough adult content that it is not appropriate for kids under the age of Now, just because a movie is rated R doesn't mean it contains ALL of the ratings components.
In other words, not all R rated movies contain violence, profanity, drug use, nudity, and sex. But what is present in the movie is considered adult content; harsh profanity, prolonged, graphic, or realistic violence, explicit sexual content, or gratuitous drug use or glorification of substance use. The easiest way to determine if an R rated movie is appropriate for your own kids is by watching it first! You know your kids, and you know what they are or are not capable of understanding or handling.
Movie ratings aren't laws or rules - an R rating doesn't mean that it is against the law for anyone under 17 to see the movie, or that there are punishments for violating that rule. Movie theaters are within their rights to not sell tickets to R rated movies to kids under 17 unless they are accompanied by an adult, but if they are accompanied by a guardian, they will be permitted to purchase a ticket. G-rated animated films Conflict and tension are allowed but it is generally understood that things will work out in the end.
Violence is mild and is often in a slapstick context. Limited frightening scenes are allowed, provided they are brief and exciting as opposed to menacing. Examples of animated films rated G in Alberta:. Finding Dory. Read full Classification report. G-rated family films Humour is often the goal of these films and they tend to contain some mild coarse language and crude content such as fart jokes.
Examples of family films rated G in Alberta:. Muppets Most Wanted. G-rated documentaries These films are non-fiction and may cover a wide range of subject matter such as music and concerts, animals and nature, or visual arts and museums. Some limited and mild coarse language is allowed. Nudity is allowed as long as it is in a non-sexual context, such as in art or cultural contexts. Examples of documentaries rated G in Alberta:.
One Direction: This Is Us. A Beautiful Planet. What to expect in films rated PG Depending on the tone, frequency, and detail of these elements, films rated PG can include: coarse language violence sexually suggestive scenes nudity substance abuse Coarse language included in these films tends to be mild. Films that feature bloody and brutal violence are usually placed in a higher category. PG-rated action films Common advisories can include: Violence Frightening Scenes Not Recommended For Young Children Adventure or excitement is the main purpose and violence and frightening scenes are frequently featured in these films.
Considerable violence is permitted, provided it contains limited blood and detail. Frightening scenes are allowed, provided they are more thrilling than terrifying and in a context such as fantasy or science fiction. Examples of action films rated PG in Alberta:. Captain America: Civil War. Classification rationale: Rated PG for frightening scenes and violence in a genre context Read full Classification report. Classification rationale: Rated PG for frequent portrayals of violence and smoking Read full Classification report.
PG-rated comedies Common advisories can include: Coarse Language Nudity Crude Content Humour is the goal of these films and they tend to contain coarse language and some crude content. These films often feature suggestive jokes that adults understand but are generally not comprehended by children.
Sexual innuendo, gestures and scenes alluding to sexual activity can be permitted, as long as they: are not overly detailed include little to no nudity These films may contain brief breast or buttock nudity, but it generally won't be in sexually-focused scenes. Examples of comedies rated PG in Alberta:.
Central Intelligence. Nudity, Violence, Coarse Language. Certification rationale: Rated PG for frequent violence and coarse language, as well as some non-sexual buttock nudity Read full Classification report. Certification rationale: Rated PG for mild coarse language and portrayals of alcohol use Read full Classification report. Dumb And Dumber To. Certification rationale: Rated PG for coarse language and pervasive crude references in a comic context Read full Classification report.
For example, brief breast and buttock nudity can be allowed in locker rooms, bathing, modelling and dance contexts. Sexually suggestive scenes tend to contain little to no nudity and little detail. Substance use is restrained and is usually in recreational or historical contexts. Examples of dramas rated PG in Alberta:. Classification rationale: Rated PG for coarse language and portrayals of mild peril Read full Classification report.
The Fault In Our Stars. Coarse Language, Mature Subject Matter. Classification rationale: Rated PG for coarse language and mature subject matter Read full Classification report. Bajrangi Bhaijaan. A wider range of language is permitted in documentaries rated PG provided it is not overly crude, aggressive or sexual. Nudity is allowed depending on context: For example, in bathing, modelling, dance or cultural contexts Examples of documentaries rated PG in Alberta:.
May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may not be appropriate for pre-teenagers.
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