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Movie and Television Classification Ratings
MOVIE CLASSIFICATION RATINGS
GENERAL PATRONAGE
Viewers of all ages are admitted. A “G” classification advises parents or supervising adults that the film, in the judgment of the BOARD, is suitable for all audiences.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE
Viewers below thirteen (13) years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult when admitted into a “PG” film. A “PG” classification advises parents or supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, and horror, whose treatment is suitable for children below thirteen (13) years of age.
RESTRICTED–13 (“R-13”)
Only viewers who are thirteen (13) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-13” film. An “R-13” classification advises parents or supervising adults, as well as the would-be viewers themselves, that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs whose treatment may not be suitable for children below thirteen (13) years of age.
Viewers of all ages are admitted. A “G” classification advises parents or supervising adults that the film, in the judgment of the BOARD, is suitable for all audiences.
PARENTAL GUIDANCEViewers below thirteen (13) years old must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult when admitted into a “PG” film. A “PG” classification advises parents or supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, and horror, whose treatment is suitable for children below thirteen (13) years of age.
RESTRICTED–13 (“R-13”)Only viewers who are thirteen (13) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-13” film. An “R-13” classification advises parents or supervising adults, as well as the would-be viewers themselves, that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs whose treatment may not be suitable for children below thirteen (13) years of age.
RESTRICTED–16 (“R-16”)
Only viewers as well as the viewers themselves who are sixteen (16) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-16” film. An “R-16” classification advises parents and supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may not be suitable for children below sixteen (16) years of age.
RESTRICTED–18 (“R-18”)
Only viewers who are eighteen (18) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-18” film. An “R-18” classification advises viewers, parents, and supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may not be suitable for children below eighteen (18) years of age.
Only viewers as well as the viewers themselves who are sixteen (16) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-16” film. An “R-16” classification advises parents and supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may not be suitable for children below sixteen (16) years of age.
RESTRICTED–18 (“R-18”)Only viewers who are eighteen (18) years old and above can be admitted into an “R-18” film. An “R-18” classification advises viewers, parents, and supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may not be suitable for children below eighteen (18) years of age.
TELEVISION CLASSIFICATION RATINGS
GENERAL PATRONAGE (“G”)
Suitable for all ages. Material for television, which in the judgment of the BOARD does not contain anything unsuitable for children.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE (“PG”)
Parental guidance suggested. Material for television, which, in the judgment of the BOARD, may contain some adult material that may be permissible for children to watch but only under the guidance and supervision of a parent or adult.
STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE (“SPG”)
Stronger and more vigilant parental guidance is suggested. Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.
Suitable for all ages. Material for television, which in the judgment of the BOARD does not contain anything unsuitable for children.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE (“PG”)Parental guidance suggested. Material for television, which, in the judgment of the BOARD, may contain some adult material that may be permissible for children to watch but only under the guidance and supervision of a parent or adult.
STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE (“SPG”)Stronger and more vigilant parental guidance is suggested. Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.
