Dear Dr. Dave & Dr. Dee, How many cuss words can a movie have before the rating changes from PG-13 to R? We recently watched a movie with our 10 year old that I found offensive, and it was rated PG-13, but should have been R. Signed, Rating Rant Dear Rating Rant, The criteria for receiving a PG-13 or R rating is not solely based on the number of curse words in the movie. Although, obviously, extreme cursing would result in the movie getting an "R" rating. The rating system provides an indication of the film’s language (profanity), violence, and sexual content or nudity. The movie rating system is a voluntary system sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America, and some guidelines can be found at their website at www.mpaa.org |
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