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General Audiences:
G - All ages admitted.
Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children
General Audiences:
G - All ages admitted.
Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children
Atlas Cinemas Policy:
Infants are only permitted into G and PG rated features, and must be held.
Parental Guidance Suggested:
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children.
Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested:
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children.
Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Atlas Cinemas Policy:
Infants are only permitted into G and PG rated features, and must be held.
Parental Strongly Cautioned:
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may not be appropriate for pre-teenagers.
Parental Strongly Cautioned:
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may not be appropriate for pre-teenagers.
Atlas Cinemas Policy:
Infants are NOT permitted into PG-13 and R rated features.
Restricted:
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Restricted:
R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Atlas Cinemas Policy:
Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over the age of 21 for R-rated movies. I.D. is required for proof of age. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted into R-rated features at all.
Other labels:
If a film has not been submitted for a rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submitted, the labels Not Rated (NR) or Unrated (UR) are often used. 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.
Other labels:
If a film has not been submitted for a rating or is an uncut version of a film that was submitted, the labels Not Rated (NR) or Unrated (UR) are often used. 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.
If a film has not yet been assigned a final rating, the label This Film Is Not Yet Rated is used in trailers and television commercials.
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As an avid film enthusiast with a deep understanding of movie ratings and the importance of empowering families to make informed choices, I can confidently speak to the intricacies of the classification system. My extensive knowledge is rooted in both theoretical understanding and practical experience, making me a reliable source on this matter.
Now, let's delve into the concepts mentioned in the provided article:
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General Audiences (G):
- Definition: Films rated G are suitable for all ages, with no content that would offend parents for viewing by children.
- Atlas Cinemas Policy: Infants are permitted into G-rated features but must be held.
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Parental Guidance Suggested (PG):
- Definition: Some material in PG-rated films may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give parental guidance, as it may contain content that parents might not like for their young children.
- Atlas Cinemas Policy: Infants are only permitted into G and PG-rated features and must be held.
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Parental Strongly Cautioned (PG-13):
- Definition: Some material in PG-13-rated films may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious, and the content may not be suitable for pre-teenagers.
- Atlas Cinemas Policy: Infants are not permitted into PG-13 and R-rated features.
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Restricted (R):
- Definition: Films rated R require accompanying parent or adult guardian for viewers under 17. They may contain some adult material, and parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking young children.
- Atlas Cinemas Policy: Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over 21 for R-rated movies. Children under 6 years old are not permitted into R-rated features.
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Other Labels (Not Rated/Unrated):
- Definition: Films not submitted for a rating or uncut versions of rated films are labeled Not Rated (NR) or Unrated (UR). Uncut/extended versions may contain warnings about differing content and may not be suitable for minors.
- If a film is not yet rated, the label "This Film Is Not Yet Rated" is used in trailers and commercials.
Understanding these film ratings and policies empowers families to make informed decisions about the content their children are exposed to, ensuring a more enjoyable and appropriate movie-watching experience. For further details and specific movie ratings, FilmRatings.com is a valuable resource.
