Understanding Program Rating

The following information describes the rating categories and codes associated with movies and television programs in the United States. If you have any questions regarding this informatio, please contact our office.

Rating Description

TVY - Program is appropriate for children of all ages, and specifically designed for children ages 2 through 6 years.

TVY7 - Program is appropriate for children age 7 years or older. This rating can include the code FV, indicating mild fantasy or comedy violence.

G - Program is appropriate for viewers of all ages.

PG - Parental guidance suggested. The program contains material that parents can find unsuitable for young children. Additional codes that can be included with the rating are:
   V - Some violence
   S - Some sexual situations

PG-13 - Parental guidance suggested. Parents can find some program material unsuitable for children under 13 years. Additional codes can be included with the rating.

TV14 - Parents strongly cautioned. Parents can find some program material unsuitable for children under 14 years. Additional codes that can be included with the rating are:
   V - Intense violence
   S - Intense sexual situations
   L - Strong Indecent language
   D - Suggestive dialog

MA - Mature audience. The program is designed for an adult audience. Parents can find program material unsuitable for children under 17 years. Additional codes that can be included with the rating are:
   V - Graphic violence
   S - Explicit sexual situations
   L - Crude or indecent language

R - Restricted to adult audiences only. The program contains material unsuitable for children.

NC17 - Under 18 never admitted.