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[chun18]

Excuse me! I know that X-rated means a film which is not allowed to people who under 18 years old. Beacuase the film contains sex or violence. Then, what is the "G-rated"? Does it mean "general rated"?
Thank you for your answer!!!
by a student from Taiwan

[pugachevV]

A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that, in the view of the Rating Board, would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. The G rating is not a �certificate of approval,� nor does it signify a �children�s� motion picture. Some snippets of language may go beyond polite conversation but they are common everyday expressions. No stronger words are present in G-rated motion pictures. Depictions of violence are minimal. No nudity, sex scenes or drug use are present in the motion picture.

[CP]

You can learn about film ratings from the Motion Pictures Association of America, here:

http://www.mpaa.org/FilmRatings.asp
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