PG-13

[ pee-jee-thur-teen ]

abbreviation for

1. Trademark. parental guidance for children under 13: a rating assigned to a movie by the MPA advising parents that a film contains material they may deem unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Compare G ³( def ), NC-17, PG ¹, R ³.

Word History and Origins

Origin of PG-13¹

An American designation established in 1984

Example Sentences

Joy Rated PG-13 for language and themes.

From New York Times

Rated: PG-13, for action, some violence, and language Running time: 2 hours, 3 minutes Playing: In wide release Friday, Nov. 15.

From Los Angeles Times

Rated: PG-13, for intense sequences of violence and action, bloody images and strong language Running time: 1 hour, 49 minutes Playing: In wide release Friday, Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Rating: PG-13, for some strong violence, thematic material and language Running time: 2 hours Playing: In wide release Friday, Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

The country’s censorship committee rejected the PG-13 movie over kissing scenes, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who was not authorized to comment.

From Los Angeles Times