Why do some "unrated" films have an MPAA seal in the end credits?
At the end of some released "unrated" films, there is an MPAA seal of approval for strange reasons. This seal is usually issued after the film has been rated. Here are some examples below, all of which have never been rated since. The first one is from The Postcard Killings (2020), and the second one is from Plus One (2019).
Best Answer
The MPAA may not give a film a rating but the number is issued to indicate that is was submitted for review
I found this from a link in a previous question regarding MPAA numbers
The Motion Picture Association of America (the MPAA) is responsible for assigning these numbers. It is part of their film rating service. Any film can be submitted to the MPAA for rating (the G/PG/PG13/R/NC-17 ratings Americans are familiar with), for a small fee. Any film rated by the MPAA is issued a unique number.
In this case, a number would be issued but not actually rated with any specific code.
Also, on a separate link
For each movie film, displayed on screen at the end of the credits of every USA released movie film, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has issued a unique number to identify the title.
From Wikipedia
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.
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What does MPAA mean film?
In 1968 the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) established a system of movie ratings for parents to use as a guide to determine the appropriateness of a film's content for children and teenagers.What is the main purpose of the MPAA film ratings system?
Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children. Ratings are determined by the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), via a board comprised of an independent group of parents.Does the MPAA still exist?
In September 2019, the association updated its branding to reflect the global nature of the film, television, and streaming industry, officially changing its name to the Motion Picture Association (MPA), a name which it has used internationally since 1994.When did MPAA add PG-13?
On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which oversees the voluntary rating system for movies, introduces a new rating, PG-13.Opening to Ghosts of Mars VHS (2002)
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