The Motion Picture Association Film System (MPA) — What Do Those Letters And Numbers Mean?

You’ve probably seen those capital letters and combinations between capital letters and numbers and didn’t know what they stand for. Well, in this article, I’m going to tell you what they actually mean.

What is the MPA?

The MPA is a film rating system that is used in the US that guides parents to determine if a certain film is appropriate for their children and teenagers.

MPA Film Ratings

— G — General Audience. All ages admitted.

— PG — Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

— PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

— R — Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

— NC-17 — Adults Only. No one 17 and under admitted.

What are the rating components?

— Violence

G-rated films: Violence must be meintained to a minimum.

PG-rated films: Violence must not be intense.