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One sheet original educational poster from around
1990 explaining the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film rating system. This version of the poster is notable for including the NC-17 rating, which replaced the X rating in September 1990.
The MPA Film Rating System Explained
The ratings are a voluntary system designed to provide parents with advance information about a film's content. The ratings shown in the poster and currently used are:
Rating
Meaning Explanation of Content
G General Audiences Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children; suitable for all ages.
PG Parental Guidance Suggested Some material may not be suitable for young children; parents are urged to give "parental guidance".
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13; parents are urged to be cautious.
R Restricted Contains some adult material; children under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 No One 17 and Under Admitted Clearly adult content; children are not admitted under any circumstances, even with a guardian.
Since 1990, the MPA (formerly MPAA) has also provided specific content descriptors (e.g., "for strong language and violence") with each rating to give parents more detailed information about why a film received a certain classification. |
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