What does MA mean in movies?

Programming rated TV-MA in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content for mature audiences. It corresponds to the MPA's R rating for movies, and the ESRB's M rating for video games. Programs with this rating are generally not suitable for people or individuals under 17 (some sources may say 18).

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What does MA stand for in cinema?

Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)

Children under the age of 15 may not legally watch, buy or hire MA 15+ rated material unless they are in the company of a parent or adult guardian.

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Can 14 year olds watch MA movies?

The content is moderate in impact.

Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact. M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15.

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Can 12 year olds watch MA movies?

M films are recommended for people aged 15 or older. A person needs to be 15 or older to see an MA 15+ film. The content is strong and unsuitable for people aged under 15. However people under 15 can see an MA 15+ film if accompanied by their parent or an adult guardian.

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What does MA 15+ mean in Australia?

Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) Contains material that is considered unsuitable for exhibition to persons under the age of 15. People under 15 may legally purchase, rent, exhibit or view such content, but only under the supervision of a parent or adult guardian.

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Is TV-14 OK for a 9 year old?

TV-14. This program contains material that most parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Programs contain material that parents or adult guardians may find unsuitable for children under the age of 14.

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Are PG 13 movies OK for 11 year olds?

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.

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Does Netflix have R-rated?

Netflix has tons of R-rated films ready to watch right now. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) film rating system is used to rate a movie's appropriateness for certain audiences based on its content.

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Is Ma OK for 13 year olds?

TV-MA: designed for adults and may be unsuitable for kids under 17; contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), strong sexual activity (S), and/or crude language (L)

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Do you need ID for MA15 movies?

Bring Your Id

Photo ID is required as proof of age for MA15+ and R18+ rated films.

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Is PG-13 m in Australia?

Mature (M) - Not recommended for children under 15.

Equivalent to PG-13 for movies, T for video games and low TV-14 for television.

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Can a 12 year old watch M rated movies Australia?

Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact and are recommended for teenagers aged 15 years and over. Children under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category.

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Is the movie Ma Rated R?

Quality(opinionated): (My rating) Rated R For sexual content including brief graphic nudity, strong language, violence, drug use and alcohol abuse - all involving teenagers.

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Is 365 days Rated R?

The drama movie is rated TV-MA, meaning it's meant to be watched by mature audiences only. It was given this age rating for strong language, sex, nudity, alcohol consumption, drug use, violence, sexual references, kissing scenes, and smoking.

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How do I enable 18+ on Netflix?

From a web browser, go to your Account page. Open the Profile & Parental Controls settings for the profile you want to manage. Change the Viewing Restrictions setting. Enter your Netflix password.

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Why is Ted Rated R?

Ted is rated R by the MPAA for crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use. This additional information about the movie's content is taken from the notes of various Canadian Film Classification boards: Violence: - Bullying.

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Is PG OK for 4 year old?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

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Why is Barbie PG-13?

Barbie is rated PG-13

When the Motion Picture Association graded Barbie they gave it a PG-13 rating for "suggestive references" and "brief language." Having scene the film, I can say that the "suggestive references" are mostly innuendo such as using the term "beach off" and construction workers cat calling Barbie.

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Is Rated R good or bad?

The R rating means that children under 17 years are not admitted to the theater without a parent. Movies may get an R rating for different reasons. This rating is given for nudity, profanity, or violence. Nudity, depending on the context, may be harmless.

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What is TV-14 in Australia?

M: This content is recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over. Content is moderate in impact. This rating was previously known as AO, meaning "Adults Only". Equivalent to low TV-14 in the US.

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How many F words are allowed in TV-14?

There are several companies or TV stations not subject to the FCC's rules that have broken the general implied rule that "crude indecent" language (ex. multiple F-bombs) is not allowed at the TV-14 rating.

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What is rated Y?

A TV-Y rating means that programming is appropriate for children of all ages. TV-Y7 indicates that programming is designed for chil- dren ages 7 and older. An additional rating, TV-Y7-FV, is used to indicate that a program contains “fantasy violence” that may be more intense or combative than other TV-Y7 programs.

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What age is Ma for?

TV-MA Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

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What is the G rating in Australia?

Current Australian Classification Board Ratings

Titles rated G (General) have been have been assessed to be appropriate for general audiences. According to the Classification Board, the content is of "very mild" for viewers.

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