Arts & Entertainment
MPAA Ratings System: How Films Are Rated
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Sep 1, 2021 • 2 min read
There are many factors you may consider before deciding to watch a movie. If you have kids, one of those factors might be a film’s MPAA rating. These ratings (G, PG, PG-13, R, and N-17) are the standard by which the United States judges which movies may be inappropriate for children.