For decades, PG-13-rated films reliably generated the highest box-office earnings. Blockbuster franchises like “Star Wars,” ...

PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. You’ve seen them everywhere: on cinema posters, streaming platforms, and even Netflix thumbnails, and wondered what they mean. They are supposed to tell you whether a movie is ...

There’s one reliable group of moviegoers left in America—and they can’t go to the movies by themselves. This week, the kids who make up the industry’s target audience will be heading to theaters for ...

The movie ratings board has pulled back the curtain on how it approaches hot-button topics, including nudity, marijuana and guns. By Julia Jacobs The people who give Hollywood movies their ratings ...

Meta’s Instagram is borrowing a page from Hollywood’s content-ratings playbook. The popular photo and video app said it is revamping Instagram’s Teen Accounts to be “guided” by the Motion Picture ...

Before you hit play, read this. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, or just a curious viewer, understanding ratings helps you protect your mind and your mood. PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. You’ve seen ...