What makes a movie nr

Location: DC. But, what do these really mean? Does it mean that nobody took the time to rate them? That none of the ratings apply? I see some DVD that boast that this the 'unrated' version of the film, like it is a good thing. I dont want to see some frontal nudity or hear some bad cursing at my family gathering. It means that the film hasn't been submitted to the MPAA for a rating.

There's no law that says a film has to have a rating. Some theaters will not show unrated films, and some media won't accept advertisements for unrated films, so marketing opportunities can be limited.

I don't think there is any official designation or distinction between UR and NR. There is a documentary soon-to-be-released called This Film is Not Yet Rated, which looks like it will be a great explaination of the film rating program. JonnyKidd , Grant and SBurke like this. Location: SC. Most of the movies that are separately released as unrated or not rated are a gimmick.

Maybe a couple of scenes of explicit nudity or even more explicit gore. Hostel was released as R Rated in the theaters, because having it as Unrated or "X" rated would have killed theatrical sales.

That being said, most of the movies that have the potential to be released as unrated or not rated would probably not be the best bet to watch as a "family movie. Not trying to thread crap, but when "Cars" is released as a DVD, there will be only "one" rated version, as another example. Well, that sucks!!!! In other words, I have to refrain from renting a NR movie, because I dont know what I will be getting. As a whole, yes, if you're looking for a family movie.

Try www. You will be able to read reviews for pretty much every single dvd that has been made. People generally mention family quality, language, etc. Location: Chicagoland.

Most unrated films I see, were made before the rating system. Not a big deal, IMO. Joe Koz , Aug 30, Here's the real difference. I've seen enough of each to know. The highest mainstream rating you can have is R. They rated Orgazmo as NC, which is a minor step below You may be surprised to find out that the movie ratings given to current movies were originally designed by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA back in The current rating system we use was created in response to a previous self-censorship system that was created in , known as the Hays Code, when the MPAA was founded and led by William Hays.

The current rating system we have in the United States is voluntary and requires a fee for having material go through the rating process. During the rating process, the rating board considers things like language, sex, violence, drug use and other situations that might concern most parents. The ratings board tries to reflect what they think the majority of other parents would give the film in ratings.

Ratings are not designed to indicate that films are appropriate or inappropriate, they are simply a way of saying what kind of content is included in the movie to give parents a chance to make informed decisions on what they are allowing their children to watch. When you are looking at ratings, look at the three parts included in a rating.

What do the movie ratings mean? Take a look below at the information offered from CARA. Contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the in-view of the Rating Board would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. The film should be investigated further by parents. Remember, the content will vary with each movie, so check the specific movie rating for the film you are researching. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 pre-teen ages.

This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity. Most theaters have their own policies regarding R rated movies and some include checking IDs of those who look under 17 purchasing tickets, allowing only parents to purchase tickets and accompany those under 17 into the movie, or just stating it has to be an adult guardian not necessarily a parent and that guardian has to purchase the tickets and accompany under 17 ages the entire time.

An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures. An NC rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children will be admitted. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience.

An NC rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children. Sign in. Log into your account. Password recovery. Forgot your password? Get help.