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U.S. movie ratings chart
U.S. TV programs ratings chart
The TV parental guidelines have seven levels of age-
based ratings that can be selected. These seven levels
are split into two age-based groups: youth age-based
ratings and guidance age-based ratings. Some of
these age-based ratings can also have content based
ratings, denoted as D (dialog), L (language), S (sex),
and V (violence). The table below shows the age-
based ratings selection.
.
NR No rating (Not Rated) and NA (Not Applicable) programs. Movie has not been rated or rating does
not apply.
G General audiences. 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 accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
X Adults only.
Age-
Based
Group
Age-
Based
Ratings
Possible
Content
Selections Description
NR
(Not
rated)
TV-NR
■ Viewable
■ Blocked
Not rated. See CAUTION under “Canadian French ratings
chart” on page 61.
Youth TV-Y
■ Viewable
■ Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are
specifically designed for a very young audience, including
children from ages 2 to 6.
TV-Y7
■ FV blocked
■ Viewable
■ Blocked
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this
program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or
may frighten children under the age of 7.
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