Motion picture content rating system

A motion picture content rating system classifies films based on their suitability for audiences due to their treatment of issues such as sex, violence, or substance abuse, their use of profanity, or other matters typically deemed unsuitable for children or adolescents. Most countries have some form of rating system that issues determinations variously known as certifications, classifications, certificates, or ratings. Age recommendations, of either an advisory or restrictive capacity, are often applied in lieu of censorship; in some jurisdictions movie theaters may have a legal obligation to enforce restrictive ratings.
==Comparison table==
A comparison of current film rating systems, showing age on the horizontal axis. Note however that the specific criteria used in assigning a classification can vary widely from one country to another. Therefore, the color codes and age ranges are not directly comparable from one country to another.
Key:
* White  – No restrictions: Suitable for all ages / Aimed at young audiences / Exempt / Not rated / No applicable rating.
* Yellow  – Advisory: Parental guidance is suggested for designated age range.
* Purple  – Strong advisory: Not recommended for a younger audience but not restricted.
* Red  – Restricted: Parental accompaniment required for younger audiences.
* Black  – Prohibitive: Exclusively for older audience / Restricted to licensed premises / Purchase age-restricted / Banned.
Table guide
Country 	0/1 	2 	3 	4 	5 	6 	7 	8 	9 	10 	11 	12 	13 	14 	15 	16 	17 	18 	19 	20 	21 	Other
Example 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	G (suitable for all ages) 	PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) 	PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) 	PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) 	PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) 	PG-13 (advised for ages 13 and over) 	NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) 	NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) 	NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) 	NC-17 (prohibited for under 18s) 	Exempt
Example 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	PG (parental guidance) 	12A (adult supervision mandated for under 12s) 	12A (adult supervision mandated for under 12s) 	18A (prohibited for under 14s) 	18A (prohibited for under 14s) 	18A (prohibited for under 14s) 	18A (prohibited for under 14s) 	18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) 	18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) 	18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) 	18A (adult supervision mandated for under 18s) 	Banned
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.	Where the highlighting starts for a particular rating indicates the lower age threshold for which the film is suitable, and any associated restrictions.
Country	0/1	2 	3 	4 	5 	6 	7 	8 	9 	10	11	12	13 	14 	15 	16 	17 	18 	19 	20 	21 	Other
 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	M 	M 	M 	M 	N/A
 	K 	K 	K 	K 	K 	R 	R 	R 	R 	R 	R 	R 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	A 	A 	A 	A 	N/A
 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	6 	6 	6 	6 	6 	6 	12	12 	12 	12 	16 	16 	18 	18 	18 	18 	N/A
 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	R 	R 	R 	R 	Not rated
 	PG 	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	AO 	AO 	AO 	AO 	Not rated
 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	12	12 	12 	15 	15 	15 	18 	18 	18 	21 	Banned
 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	M 	M 	M 	M 	M 	18R	18R	18R	18R	E
 	Y 	Y 	Y 	Y 	Y 	Y 	Y 	P 	P 	P 	P 	P 	13R	13R	13R	16R	16R	18R	18R	18R	18R	E
 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	G 	M 	M 	M 	M 	M 	R18	R18	R18	R18	N/A
 	PG 	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	PG	R13	R13	R15	R15	R15	R18	R18	R18	R18	N/A
 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	12	12 	12 	12 	16 	16 	18 	18 	18 	18 	NA
 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	T 	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	12	12 	12 	12 	16 	16 	R 	R 	R 	R 	NA
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