The "highest" TV rating depends on what you mean: for critical acclaim, Breaking Bad often tops lists (e.g., 9.5 on IMDb), while for live viewership, events like the Super Bowl or China's Spring Festival Gala attract massive audiences, sometimes over a billion viewers. For broadcast ratings (like Nielsen), NFL games and major specials often lead, while in Australia, sports finals dominate.
TV Ratings
The following is the list of most watched television broadcasts in the United States by average viewership, according to Nielsen. Of the 30 most-watched telecasts, 27 are Super Bowls. The Apollo 11 moon landing is considered the most watched broadcast of all time, with an estimated viewership of 125–150 million.
A television program that is rated TV-14 in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content with parents strongly cautioned. It is equivalent to the MPA's PG-13 rating for movies, and the ESRB's T rating for video games.
TV-MA. This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
A television program that is rated TV-MA in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content intended for mature audiences. It is equivalent to the MPA's R rating for movies, and the ESRB's M rating for video games.
Z movies (or grade-Z movies) are low-budget films with production value and artistic quality lower than those of B movies. Primitive set design for Ed Wood's ultra-low-budget Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957), with the shadow of a boom mic in shot. Plan 9 has become one of the most famous Z movies.
TV-G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended.
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NC 16 (No Children under 16): Restricted to persons aged 16 and above. M18 (Mature 18): Restricted to persons aged 18 and above. R21 (Restricted 21): Restricted to persons aged 21 and above.
If you have seen any of the countless similar natural disaster movies out there, then you know what you're in for should you decide to sit down and watch "Category 5". The movie had Burt Reynolds and C. Thomas Howell on the cast list, so at least there were some familiar faces.
The F-Rating is highlighted by the 'F' badge next to film titles and times on our website. It is applied to all films in our programme that meet the following criteria: F-Rated: Directed by a woman and/or written by a woman and/or starring significant women.
Rated G: Suggested for general audiences. Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences – Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.
UA 16+ – Unrestricted public exhibition, but with parental guidance for children below the age of 16 years.
18+ movies to watch
Uncut/extended versions of films that are labeled "Unrated" also contain warnings saying that the uncut version of the film contains content that differs from the theatrical release and might not be suitable for minors.