Is mature worse than rated R?

R is merely the second extreme rating for television, whereas TV-MA is the most extreme. TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as they're accompanied by an adult, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18.

Is mature rating worse than R?

Rated G: Suggested for general audiences. Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.

Is there anything worse than rated R?

MPAA has five rating categories

The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).

What does a mature movie rating mean?

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only. Intended for adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. Possibly contains crude indecent language, explicit sexual activity or graphic violence.

What is worse PG-13 or Rated R?

PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Is mature audience worse than R?

What is rated R or 18+?

Restricted (R 18+)

R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community.

What is M rated?

The Film and Video Labelling Body will often assign ratings to restricted films. M is given to films and games that can be shown to anyone but are more suitable for mature audiences.

What rating is higher than mature?

The NC-17 rating is the highest rating (even higher than the R-rating) that a film can be given, and it means the movie is for adults only (ages 18 and older) and no one age 17 or younger will be admitted.

Is there a rating above mature?

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language. Titles rated AO (Adults Only) have content that is only suitable for persons ages 17 and up.

What is rated Y mean?

The ratings are: TV-Y - programs aimed at a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7 - programs most appropriate for children age 7 and up.

Can PG movies say the F word?

There are exceptions, usually when the word is just repeated in a short time or used as part of an emotional scene, McMahon said. But any movie with more than three F-bombs likely couldn't remain PG-13, she said. And if the word is used to signify sex, the film automatically gets an R rating.

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Is TV-MA better than R rating?

TV-MA is the strongest TV rating, which means it includes anything that would be rated R or NC-17 by the MPAA.

Is mature and R the same thing?

TV-MA is an abbreviation for Mature Audience. This rating is just to alert you that the content you're about to watch isn't suitable for audiences under 17. R is a movie rating. This means it's not suitable for audiences under 13.

What is the difference between R-rated and mature?

An R-rated film may contain "adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements." On the other hand, titles given an M rating may have content that includes "intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language."

What does a K+ rating mean?

K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, or minor coarse language that is justified by context.

What is rated T?

Teen (T) 1994–present. Games with this rating contain content that is suitable for ages 13 and over. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, and the infrequent use of strong language.

Is mature audience rated R?

MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an R movie?

As per the MPAA's film rating policy, patrons under the age of 17 will require an accompanying parent or guardian to attend an "R" rated film.

What is M rated vs T rated?

Titles rated T – Teen have content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violent content, mild or strong language and/or suggestive themes. Titles rated M – Mature have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.

What is PG vs M rating?

PG is an advisory classification The content is mild in impact. PG films contain material that a parent or carer might need to explain to younger children. M is an advisory classification The content is moderate in impact. M films are not recommended for people aged under 15 as a level of maturity is required.

Can 13 year olds watch M rated?

M - suitable for mature audiences 16 years of age and over.

Can a 17 year old see a rated R?

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older. Please be prepared to show ID at the theatre.

Can a 13 year old go to a rated R?

The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).

Is Rated R bad for 13 year olds?

Never allow a child who is under 13 years old to see any R-rated film, no matter how liberal you may be about nudity and profanity. If your child is 13 to 16 years old, carefully consider his maturity and sensitivity when you are deciding whether he is ready to view some of these movies with you.