Source | Rating | Description |
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Age Rating | 2 to 18 | Youngest age that a TV series is appropriate for. |
Reasons: |
D Suggestive dialog. | |
Argentina: INCAA | ATP | Apto para todo los público. Suitable for all. |
+13 | Solo apto para mayores de 13 años. Suitable only for 13 and older. | |
+16 | Solo apto para mayores de 16 años. Suitable only for 16 and older. | |
+18 | Solo apto para mayores de 18 años. Suitable only for 18 and older. | |
X | Pornografía. Pornography. | |
Austria TV | 4 | Frei ab dem 4. Lebensjahr. Approved for viewers age 4 and over. |
6 | Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren. Approved for viewers age 6 and over. | |
8 | Frei ab dem 4. Lebensjahr. Approved for viewers age 8 and over. | |
10 | Freigegeben ab 10 Jahren. Approved for viewers age 10 and over. | |
12 | Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren. Approved for viewers age 12 and over. | |
14 | Freigegeben ab 14 Jahren. Approved for viewers age 14 and over. | |
16 | Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren. Approved for viewers age 16 and over. | |
Belgacom Rating | 12 | Appropriate for viewers age 12 and over. |
16 | Appropriate for viewers age 16 and over. | |
18 | Appropriate for viewers age 18 and over. | |
All | Appropriate for viewers of all ages. | |
Belgium TV | 10 | (cat. 2) - Accord parental souhaitable. Parental guidance desirable. |
12 | (cat. 3) - Accord parental indispensable. Parental guidance necessary. | |
16 | (cat. 4) - Déconseillé aux moins de 16 ans. It is recommended that viewers be at least 16 years old. | |
18 | (cat. 5) - Déconseillé aux moins de 18 ans. It is recommended that viewers be at least 18 years old. | |
Brazil TV | L | Suitable for all audiences. |
10 | Não recomendado para menores de 10 anos. Not recommended for minors under 10 years old. | |
12 | Não recomendado para menores de 12 anos. Not recommended for minors under 12 years old. | |
14 | Não recomendado para menores de 14 anos. Not recommended for minors under 14 years old. | |
16 | Não recomendado para menores de 16 anos. Not recommended for minors under 16 years old. | |
18 | Não recomendado para menores de 18 anos. Not recommended for minors under 18 years old. | |
CTV | C | Intended for children under 8 years old. |
C8 | Suitable for children 8 years and over. | |
G | General audience. Acceptable for all age groups. | |
PG | Parental guidance suggested. May have content inappropriate for children from 8 to 13. | |
14+ | Suitable for viewers over 14 years old. | |
18+ | Intended for viewers 18 years old and older. | |
Denmark Medieraadet | A | Approved for general admittance. |
7 | at filmen godkendes for alle, men frarådes for børn, der ikke er fyldt 7 år. Approved for general admittance, but not recommended for children under 7. | |
11 | At filmen godkendes for børn, der er fyldt 11 år. Approved for children 11 or older. | |
15 | at filmen godkendes for børn, der er fyldt 15 år. Approved for children 15 or older. | |
PG | Parental Guidance. | |
Denmark TV | 7 | At filmen godkendes for alle, men frarådes for børn, der ikke er fyldt 7 år. Approved for all, but not recommended for children under 7. |
11 | At filmen godkendes for børn, der er fyldt 11 år. Approved for children 11 or older. | |
12 | At filmen godkendes for børn, der er fyldt 12 år. Approved for children 12 or older. | |
15 | At filmen godkendes for børn, der er fyldt 15 år. Approved for children 15 or older. | |
16 | At filmen er godkendt for personer der er fyldt 16 år. Approved for persons 16 or older. | |
18 | At filmen er godkendt for personer der er fyldt 18 år. Approved for persons 18 or older. | |
A | At filmen godkendes for alle. Approved for all. | |
PG | Parental Guidance. | |
Family Rating | 0 to 10 | How family friendly a TV series is, on a scale of 0 to 10. |
FCTV | G | General audience, but not necessarily suitable for children. |
8+ | Suitable for persons 8 years of age and over. Viewing with adult supervision suggested for younger children. | |
13+ | Suitable for persons 13 years of age and over. | |
16+ | Suitable for persons 16 years of age and over. | |
18+ | Suitable for persons 18 years of age and over. | |
Finland Meku | K7 | Kielletty alle 7-vuotiailta. No children under 7 years old. |
K12 | Kielletty alle 12-vuotiailta. No children under 12 years old. | |
K16 | Kielletty alle 16-vuotiailta. No children under 16 years old. | |
K18 | Kielletty alle 16-vuotiailta. No children under 18 years old. | |
S | Sallittu kaikenikäisille. Allowed for all ages. | |
Finland TV | K7 | Kielletty alle 7-vuotiailta. Only for persons over 7 years. |
K11 | Kielletty alle 11-vuotiailta. Only for persons over 11 years. | |
K15 | Kielletty alle 15-vuotiailta. Only for persons over 15 years. | |
K18 | Kielletty alle 18-vuotiailta. Only for persons over 18 years. | |
K3 | Sallittu kaikenikäisille. Unclassified. For all ages. | |
France CNC | Tous | (cat.1) - Tous publics. No certification. |
12 | (cat.3) - Accord parental indispensable. Parental approval required. | |
16 | (cat.4) - Déconseillé aux moins de 16 ans. Not recommended for children under 16. | |
18 | (cat.5) - Déconseillé aux moins de 18 ans. Not recommended for children under 18. | |
France TV | Tous | (cat.1) - Tous publics. No certification. |
10 | (cat.2) - Déconseillé aux moins de 10 ans. Not recommended for children under 10. | |
12 | (cat.3) - Déconseillé aux moins de 12 ans. Not recommended for children under 12. | |
16 | (cat.4) - Déconseillé aux moins de 16 ans. Not recommended for children under 16. | |
18 | (cat.5) - Déconseillé aux moins de 18 ans. Not recommended for children under 18. | |
Germany FSK | FSK: 0 | Freigegeben ohne Altersbeschränkung. Released without age restriction. |
FSK: 6 | Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren. Released to age 6 or older. | |
FSK: 12 | Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren. Released to age 12 or older. | |
FSK: 16 | Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren. Released to age 16 or older. | |
FSK: 18 | Freigegeben ab 18 Jahren. Released to age 18 or older. | |
Germany TV | FSK: 0 | Freigegeben ohne Altersbeschränkung. Released without age restriction. |
FSK: 3 | Freigegeben ab 3 Jahren. Released to age 3 or older. | |
FSK: 6 | Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren. Released to age 6 or older. | |
FSK: 8 | Freigegeben ab 8 Jahren. Released to age 8 or older. | |
FSK: 12 | Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren. Released to age 12 or older. | |
FSK: 16 | Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren. Released to age 16 or older. | |
FSK: 18 | Freigegeben ab 18 Jahren. Released to age 18 or older. | |
Ireland: IFCO | 12 | Fit for viewing by persons aged 12 or more. |
12A | Minimum age of admission to a cinema is 12, but younger children can be admitted if accompanied by an adult. (A = Accompanied.) | |
15 | Fit for viewing by persons aged 15 or more. | |
15A | Minimum age of admission to a cinema is 15, but younger children can be admitted if accompanied by an adult. (A = Accompanied.) | |
16 | Suitable for persons 16 and older. | |
18 | Suitable for persons 18 and older. | |
PG | Parental guidance. | |
G | General admission, suitable for all. | |
Ireland TV | 12 | No one younger than 12. |
12A | Minimum age of admission to a cinema is 12, but younger children can be admitted if accompanied by an adult. (A = Accompanied.) | |
15 | No one younger than 15. | |
15A | Minimum age of admission to a cinema is 15, but younger children can be admitted if accompanied by an adult. (A = Accompanied.) | |
16 | Minimum age of admission is 16. | |
18 | No one younger than 18. | |
PG | Parental guidance. | |
G | General admission, suitable for all. | |
U | Suitable for preschool children. | |
Italy: MiBAC | 14 | Non adatto ai minori di 14 anni. Not suitable for minors under 14. |
18 | Vietato al minori di 18 anni. Under 18 not admitted. | |
T | Per tutti. For all ages. | |
Italy TV | 10 | Accompagnato da adulto. Under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. |
12 | Non adatto ai minori di 12 anni. Not suitable for minors under 12. | |
14 | Vietato al minori di 14 anni. Under 14 not admitted, parental guidance strongly advised. | |
16 | No recomendado para menores de dieciséis años. Not recommended for minors under 16. | |
18 | Vietato al minori di 18 anni. Under 18 not admitted. | |
T | Film per tutti. Film for all ages. | |
Luxembourg TV | Tous | (cat.1) - Tous publics. No certification. |
6 | (cat.2) - Déconseillé aux moins de 10 ans. Not recommended for children under 10. | |
8 | (cat.3) - Déconseillé aux moins de 12 ans. Not recommended for children under 12. | |
10 | (cat.2) - Accord parental souhaitable. Parental guidance desirable. | |
12 | (cat.3) - Accord parental indispensable. Parental guidance necessary. | |
16 | (cat.4) - Déconseillé aux moins de 16 ans. Not recommended for children under 16. | |
18 | (cat.5) - Déconseillé aux moins de 18 ans. Not recommended for children under 18. | |
Mexico TV | AA | Apropiado para menores de 7 años. Suitable for minors of 7 years. |
A | Todos los público. For the entire public. | |
B | 12 años en adelante. For those 12 and older. | |
B-15 | 15 años en adelante. For those 15 and older. | |
C | 18 años en adelante. For those 18 and older. | |
D | 21 años en adelante. For those 21 and older. | |
MPAA | NR | Not rated. |
G | General audiences. | |
PG | Parental guidance suggested. | |
PG-13 | May be inappropriate for children under 13. | |
R | Restricted. Children under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. | |
NC-17 | Must be over 17 to be admitted. | |
X | Must be over 17 to be admitted. Replaced by NC-17 in 1990. | |
Reasons: |
AT Adult Themes. | |
NL: kijkwijzer | AL | Niet schadelijk/Alle Leeftijden. Not harmful; suitable for all ages. |
6 | Let op met kinderen tot 6 jaar. Caution for children under 6. | |
9 | Let op met kinderen tot 9 jaar. Caution for children under 9. | |
12 | Let op met kinderen tot 12 jaar. Caution for children under 12. | |
16 | Let op met kinderen tot 16 jaar. Caution for children under 16. | |
18 | Let op met kinderen tot 18 jaar. Caution for children under 18. | |
Netherlands TV | AL | Niet schadelijk/Alle Leeftijden. Not harmful; suitable for all ages. |
6 | Let op met kinderen tot 6 jaar. Caution for children under 6. | |
9 | Let op met kinderen tot 9 jaar. Caution for children under 9. | |
12 | Let op met kinderen tot 12 jaar. Caution for children under 12. | |
16 | Let op met kinderen tot 16 jaar. Caution for children under 16. | |
18 | Let op met kinderen tot 18 jaar. Caution for children under 18. | |
Norway: Medietilsynet | 0 | 0 år (tillatt for alle). All allowed. |
7 | 7 år (barn ned til 4 år i følge med foresatte). Age 7 and older; age 4 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
11 | 11 år (barn ned til 8 år i følge med foresatte). Age 11 and older; age 8 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
15 | 15 år (unge ned til 12 år i følge med foresatte). Age 15 and older; age 12 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
18 | 18 år (absolutt nedre grense). Limited to 18 and older. | |
Norway TV | 0 | 0 år (tillatt for alle). All allowed. |
7 | 7 år (barn ned til 4 år i følge med foresatte). Age 7 and older; age 4 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
11 | 11 år (barn ned til 8 år i følge med foresatte). Age 11 and older; age 8 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
15 | 15 år (unge ned til 12 år i følge med foresatte). Age 15 and older; age 12 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
18 | 18 år (absolutt nedre grense). Limited to 18 and older. | |
OFRB | G | General audiences. |
PG | Parental guidance suggested. | |
14A | Persons younger than 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. | |
18A | Persons younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. | |
R | Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over. | |
Reasons: |
BV Brutal Violence. | |
Poland TV | b.o | Bez ograniczen wiekowych. No age restrictions. |
7 | Dla maloletnich od lat 7. For minors 7 years and older. | |
12 | Dla maloletnich od lat 12. For minors 12 years and older. | |
16 | Dla maloletnich od lat 16. For minors 16 years and older. | |
18 | Dozwolone od lat 18. Permitted for 18 years and older. | |
Portugal TV | T | Todos. For everyone. |
10AP | Acompanhamento Parental. Accompanied by a parent. | |
12AP | Aconselhamento Parental. Parental guidance. | |
16 | Para Maiores de 16 anos - os espectáculos que explorem, em termos excessivos, aspectos da sexualidade e da violência física e psíquica. For those 16 years or older. Shows that explore, in excessive terms, aspects of sexuality and physical and psychological violence. | |
18 | Para Maiores de 18 anos - os espectáculos pornográficos e os que explorem formas patológicas de violência física e psíquica. For those 18 years or older. Pornographic shows and shows that explore the pathological forms of physical and psychological violence. | |
Qatar TV | 12 | No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a 12-rated video. |
15 | No one younger than 15 may see a 15-rated film in a cinema or rent or buy a 15-rated video. | |
18 | No one younger than 18 may see an 18-rated film in a cinema or rent or buy an 18-rated video. | |
PG | Parental guidance. | |
U | Universal. | |
RCQ | G | General audience, but not necessarily suitable for children. |
13+ | Suitable for persons 13 years of age and over. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. | |
16+ | Suitable for persons 16 years of age and over. | |
18+ | Suitable for persons 18 years of age and over. | |
Spain: MCU | 7 | Programas recomendados para mayores de 7 años. Recommended for those older than age 7. |
12 | No recomendado para menores de doce años. Not recommended for minors under age 12. | |
16 | No recomendado para menores de dieciséis años. Not recommended for minors under age 16. | |
18 | Programas recomendados para mayores de 18 años. Recommended for those older than age 18. | |
A | Apto para todos los públicos. Suitable for everyone. | |
¡A | Especialmente recomendado para la infancia. Especially suitable for small children. | |
X | Programa X. Not allowed for people under 21. | |
Spain TV | 7 | Programas recomendados para mayores de 7 años. Recommended for those older than age 7. |
12 | No recomendado para menores de doce años. Not recommended for minors under age 12. | |
13 | Programas recomendados para mayores de 13 años. Recommended for those older than age 13. | |
16 | No recomendado para menores de dieciséis años. Not recommended for minors under age 16. | |
18 | Programas recomendados para mayores de 18 años. Recommended for those older than age 18. | |
A | Apto para todos los públicos. Suitable for everyone. | |
¡A | Especialmente recomendado para la infancia. Especially suitable for small children. | |
X | Programa X. Not allowed for people under 21. | |
Sweden Medierad | 7 | Tillåtet för barn under 7 som är i sällskap med en person som fyllt 18 år. Age 7 and older or accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. |
11 | Tillåtet för barn som fyllt 7 men inte 11 och som är i sällskap med en person som fyllt 18 år. Age 11 and older; age 7 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
15 | Från 15. Age 15 and older. | |
18 | Från 18. Age 18 and older. | |
Barntillåten | Tillåtet för alla. Allowed for all. | |
Sweden TV | 7 | Tillåtet för barn under 7 som är i sällskap med en person som fyllt 18 år. Age 7 and older or accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. |
11 | Tillåtet för barn som fyllt 7 men inte 11 och som är i sällskap med en person som fyllt 18 år. Age 11 and older; age 7 if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. | |
15 | Från 15. Age 15 and older. | |
18 | Från 18. Age 18 and older. | |
Barntillåten | Tillåtet för alla. Allowed for all. | |
Switzerland: KJ | 0 | Freigegeben ohne Altersbeschränkung. Released without age restriction. |
6 | Freigegeben ab 6 Jahren. Released for age 6 or older. | |
8 | Freigegeben ab 8 Jahren. Released for age 8 or older. | |
10 | Freigegeben ab 10 Jahren. Released for age 10 or older. | |
12 | Freigegeben ab 12 Jahren. Released for age 12 or older. | |
14 | Freigegeben ab 14 Jahren. Released for age 14 or older. | |
16 | Freigegeben ab 16 Jahren. Released for age 16 or older. | |
18 | Freigegeben ab 18 Jahren. Released for age 18 or older. | |
Switzerland TV | 6 | ab 6 Jahren. For age 6 or older. |
7 | ab 7 Jahren. For age 7 or older. | |
8 | ab 8 Jahren. For age 8 or older. | |
9 | ab 9 Jahren. For age 9 or older. | |
10 | ab 10 Jahren. For age 10 or older. | |
12 | ab 12 Jahren. For age 12 or older. | |
14 | ab 14 Jahren. For age 14 or older. | |
16 | ab 16 Jahren. For age 16 or older. | |
18 | ab 18 Jahren. For age 18 or older. | |
TV Star Rating | 1 to 4 | Qualitative rating for a TV series, from 1 to 4 stars. |
United Kingdom: BBFC | 12 | Suitable for age 12 and older. |
12A | Minimum age of 12 for admission to cinema or accompanied by an adult. | |
15 | Suitable for age 15 and older. | |
18 | Suitable only for adults. | |
R18 | Adults work for licensed premises only. | |
PG | Parental guidance advised. | |
U | Suitable for all. | |
United Kingdom TV | 12 | Suitable for age 12 or older. |
12A | Minimum age of 12 for admission to cinema or accompanied by an adult. | |
15 | Suitable for age 15 or older. | |
15A | Minimum age of 15 for admission to cinema or accompanied by an adult. | |
18 | Suitable for age 18 or older. | |
R18 | Minimum age of 18. | |
PG | Parental guidance advised. | |
U | Suitable for all. | |
US TV | None | Unrated. |
TV-Y | Appropriate for all children. | |
TV-Y7 | Directed to children 7 years of age and over. | |
TV-Y7@FV | Directed to children 7 years of age and over. FV: Fantasy violence may be intense or combative. | |
TV-G | General audience, suitable for all ages. Most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. | |
TV-PG | Parental guidance suggested. May be unsuitable for younger children. | |
TV-PG@D | Parental guidance suggested. D: Intensely suggestive dialogue. | |
TV-PG@DL | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@DLS | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV‑PG@DLSV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@DLV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@DS | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@DSV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@DV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@L | Parental guidance suggested. L: Strong coarse language. | |
TV-PG@LS | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@LSV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@LV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@S | Parental guidance suggested. S: Intense sexual situations | |
TV-PG@SV | Parental guidance suggested:
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TV-PG@V | Parental guidance suggested. V: Intense violence. | |
TV-14 | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. | |
TV-14@D | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. D: intensely suggestive dialogue. | |
TV-14@DL | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DLS | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DLSV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DLV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DS | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DSV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@DV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@L | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. L: Strong coarse language. | |
TV-14@LS | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@LSV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@LV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@S | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. S: Intense sexual situations. | |
TV-14@SV | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended:
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TV-14@V | Parents strongly cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. V: Intense violence. | |
TV-MA | Mature audience only. Directed at adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. | |
TV-MA@L | Mature audience only. L: Strong coarse language. | |
TV-MA@LS | Mature audience only:
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TV-MA@LSV | Mature audience only:
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TV-MA@LV | Mature audience only:
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TV-MA@S | Mature audience only. S: Intense sexual situations. | |
TV-MA@SV | Mature audience only:
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TV-MA@V | Mature audience only. V: Intense violence. |