Category "content-rating"

Why would a movie that appears pornographic via it's rating (X) receive an Academy Award?

When looking at the IMDb page for Midnight Cowboy, it says that the movie is rated X but won 3 Oscars. I always assumed an X-rated movie is a pornographic movie

Why are children not allowed to play a role in adult films, but allowed in R-rated films?

Why are children not allowed to play a role in adult films, but allowed in R-rated films? We all know R-rated films are not suitable for kids, but children pla

Are the 2015 Academy Nominated Animated Shorts family friendly?

The 2015 Academy Nominated Animated Shorts are making the rounds in theaters right now. I can't find any specific information on the age appropriateness of the

What are the differences between the US and UK cuts of the church scene in Kingsman: The Secret Service?

I will try to avoid spoilers but this question is meant for people who HAVE seen the movie. Apparently there are three different cuts of this movie as far as I

How can I objectively assess or rate a movie? [closed]

I understand this could be an unusual question but, how can I objectively assess or rate a movie? Do critics use some set of rules to determi

Why did Furious 7 get an 'A' certificate in India but got a 'PG-13' certificate in USA?

In India, U/A stands for Unrestricted Public Exhibition with parental guidance for children below 12 years. This rating is given to a movie which contains mild

How did The Right Stuff get a PG rating with so many uses of the f-word?

I'm curious how the movie The Right Stuff (1983) got away with a PG rating when there are at least 4 occurrences of the f-word. I'm not certain if there have ev

What are the 7 cuts made in the Indian version of Deadpool?

As per bollywoodhungama.com, Deadpool passed CBFC-A rating with 7 cuts. What are those exact 7 cuts made in Deadpool to get an A (Adult) rating from the CBFC (

Deadpool uncensored in Sweden?

Wikipedia states that with records set for the biggest February and R-rated openings in numerous markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Swed

Can a B-movie movie get promoted due to high rating from audience?

As I understand, a B-movie gets its rating prior to becoming publicly available. As a result (correct me if I am wrong), it is not yet known the true public rat

Has the MPAA ever allowed full-frontal nudity in a PG-rated movie?

According to the MPAA's ratings guidelines, scenes containing nudity do not automatically qualify a movie for an R or NC-17 rating. Under the guidelines for PG,

Was it necessary to bleep out Johanna Mason's curses?

One of the most awesome scenes in the second Hunger Games film, Catching Fire: Caesar Flickerman: We have seen a lot of tears here tonight, but I see no tears

To what extent are child actors exposed to the violent aspects of the movie they perform in?

Some movies feature child characters put in violent situations. This can range from crude language to extreme horror (e.g. torture, gore, etc.). As an example,

Why are MPAA ratings placed differently in movies vs trailers?

MPAA ratings appear very last in the movies but in the beginning of the trailers. Why are MPAA ratings placed differently in movies vs trailers?

Why the change in "Rating" for Batman vs Superman in extended cut?

There appear to be two different versions of the movie Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. The original version was given a "PG-13" rating; a subsequent versio

How are film festivals like BQFF able to bypass CBFC certification?

I have heard about film festivals like BQFF, etc. where they show films which have even failed to clear CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification)'s certificati

To what extent are child actors exposed to the violent aspects of the movie they perform in?

Some movies feature child characters put in violent situations. This can range from crude language to extreme horror (e.g. torture, gore, etc.). As an example,

Are content rating criteria applied to music videos?

I am a teacher and would like to use the music video to "Are You Lost In The World Like Me?" by Moby & The Void Pacific Choir to talk about the negative imp

What are 'F-rated' movies?

I know about G, PG, A, R rated movies, but came across 'F' rated movies (e.g. on this list), does anybody know what it means?

What does "Appropriate Audience" mean?

In a lot of trailers these days, you get to see a green background screen with MPAA rating information. I understand if a movie is rated PG-13 or R or All Audi