Valid ratings for Movies and TV shows vary per country.
How to tag ratings in metadata
For Movies or TV shows, each rating has the format "system:rating" within a spreadsheet template, where:
- "System" is the name of the rating system, and
- "Rating" is the specific rating within that system.
To set the rating using the Content and Rights Administration Feed, use the tag:
<rating system="system">
rating value</rating>
.
Example: <rating system="mpaa">
PG</rating>
Unrated content
Important:
- "UNRATED" contents don’t go live in countries that require ratings.
- Leaving the rating value blank isn’t the same as "UNRATED."
- We’ll contact your team to determine whether a title should have a rating or is unrated.
A ratings authority actively assigns a rating to Movies and TV shows for the territory of distribution. When a Movie or TV show hasn't been assigned a rating, it’s considered "UNRATED."
Example: If the MPAA doesn't assign a rating to a movie distributed in the US, the movie should be assigned a rating value of "UNRATED." The tag would be: <rating system="mpaa"
>UNRATED</rating>
.
This system is accepted in Angola, Cape Verde, and Portugal.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
CCE | M/4 | M/4 | Suitable for all audiences. |
M/6 | M/6 | Passed for viewers aged 6 and older. | |
M/12 | M/12 | Suitable for children aged 12 and above. Children under 12 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. | |
M/14 | M/14 | Suitable for children aged 14 and above. Children under 14 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. | |
M/16 | M/16 | Suitable for children aged 16 and above. Children under 16 may be admitted if accompanied by an adult. | |
M/18 | M/18 | Passed for viewers aged 18 and older. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in the following countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda (AG)
- Argentina (AR)
- Bahrain (BH)
- Belgium (BE)
- Bolivia (BO)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
- Botswana (BW)
- Chile (CL)
- Colombia (CO)
- Costa Rica (CR)
- Ecuador (EC)
- Egypt (EG)
- El Salvador (SV)
- Guatemala (GT)
- Honduras (HN)
- Hungary (HU)
- Jamaica (JM)
- Jordan (JO)
- Kuwait (KW)
- Lebanon (LB)
- Macedonia (MK)
- Nepal (NP)
- Nicaragua (NI)
- Oman (OM)
- Panama (PA)
- Papua New Guinea (PG)
- Paraguay (PY)
- Peru (PE)
- Poland (PL)
- Qatar (QA)
- Saudi Arabia (SA)
- Senegal (SN)
- Slovakia (SK)
- Slovenia (SI)
- Tanzania (TZ)
- Uganda (UG)
- United Arab Emirates (AE)
- United States (US)
- Uruguay (UY)
- Zambia (ZM)
- Zimbabwe (ZW)
For exact detail, refer to the Publication Templates.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
MPAA | G | G | General audiences | |
PG | PG | Parental guidance suggested | ||
PG-13 | PG-13 | Parents strongly cautioned | ||
R | R | Restricted | ||
NC-17 | NC-17 |
Adults only. 17 years old and under aren’t admitted |
||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn’t accepted in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or United Arab Emirates. |
This system is accepted in:
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Russia*
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
MKRF | 0 | 0 | Film allowed for any age | |
6 | 6 | Film for those above 6 | ||
12 | 12 | Film for those above 12 | ||
16 | 16 | Film for those above 16 | ||
18 | 18 | Film for those above 18 | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn’t accepted in Russia. |
This system is accepted in Australia (TV).
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
ACB | ||||
G | G | General: Suitable for all ages but not necessarily intended for children. | ||
PG | PG | General: Suitable for all ages but parental guidance recommended for young viewers. | ||
M | M | Mature: Suitable for viewers 15 and older. | ||
MA15+ | MA15+ | Mature Accompanied: Not suitable for viewers under 15. | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in Australia. |
Table 1 - Rating reasons
- To provide this data, under “Ratings,” use the metadata field “Reasons.”
- If no rating reason is assigned to the title, in the MEC section, provide “Not Applicable” value.
- If there’s a need for unsupported rating reasons that aren’t listed below, contact our support at playsupport-moviestv@google.com.
Region | Locale | Type | System | Rating Descriptor | Descriptor Code |
Australia |
AU |
Film/TV |
ACB (NCS) |
General | GEN |
Very mild themes | TVM | ||||
Very mild bullying themes | TBVM | ||||
Very mild crude humour | HCVM | ||||
Very mild fantasy themes | TFVM | ||||
Very mild horror themes | THVM | ||||
Very mild injury detail | IDVM | ||||
Very mild medical procedures | MPVM | ||||
Very mild mental health themes | TMHVM | ||||
Very mild mental health themes | ABPVM | ||||
Very mild science fiction themes | TSFVM | ||||
Very mild supernatural themes | TSVM | ||||
Some scenes may scare very young children | SSYC | ||||
Very mild violence | VVM | ||||
Very mild animated violence | VAVM | ||||
Very mild slapstick violence | VSVM | ||||
Very mild sexual references | SRVM | ||||
Very mild coarse language | CLVM | ||||
Very mild drug references | DRVM | ||||
Very mild nudity | NVM | ||||
Very mild supernatural violence | VMSNV | ||||
Very mild sporting violence | VMSPV | ||||
Very mild science fiction violence | VMSFV | ||||
Very mild supernatural violence | VMSIM | ||||
Very mild sporting violence | VMSPV | ||||
Very mild science fiction violence | VMSFV | ||||
Very mild sexualised imagery | VMSIM | ||||
Mild coarse language | LMC | ||||
Mild crude humour | MCH | ||||
Mild drug references | DMR | ||||
Mild drug use | DMU | ||||
Mild horror themes | HMT | ||||
Mild nudity | NM | ||||
Mild sex scenes | SMS | ||||
Mild sexual references | SMR | ||||
Mild themes | MLT | ||||
Mild violence | VM | ||||
Mild animated violence | VMA | ||||
Mild fantasy violence | VMF | ||||
Mild science fiction violence | VMSF | ||||
Mild supernatural violence | VMSN | ||||
Mild animal cruelty | ACM | ||||
Mild bullying themes | TBM | ||||
Mild fantasy themes | TFM | ||||
Mild injury detail | IDM | ||||
Mild medical procedures | MPM | ||||
Mild mental health themes | TMHM | ||||
Mild science fiction themes | SRM | ||||
Mild suicide references | TSM | ||||
Mild supernatural themes | STM | ||||
Mild predatory animal behaviour | ABMP | ||||
Some scenes may scare young children | SSVYC | ||||
Mild action violence | VAM | ||||
Mild family violence | VFM | ||||
Mild slapstick violence | VSLM | ||||
Mild sporting violence | VSM | ||||
Mild sexualised imagery | SIM | ||||
Mild battle violence | MBV | ||||
Mild hunting violence | MHV | ||||
Crude humour | CH | ||||
Coarse language | LC | ||||
Animal cruelty | VAC | ||||
Drug references | DR | ||||
Drug use | DU | ||||
Fantasy themes | FT | ||||
Fantasy violence | VF | ||||
Horror violence | HV | ||||
Science fiction violence | VSF | ||||
Supernatural violence | SV | ||||
Horror themes | HRT | ||||
Mature themes | MT | ||||
Action violence | VA | ||||
Animated violence | VAN | ||||
Nudity | N | ||||
Science fiction themes | SFT | ||||
Sex scenes | SS | ||||
Sexual references | SR | ||||
Supernatural themes | ST | ||||
Violence | V | ||||
Blood and gore | BG | ||||
Bullying themes | TB | ||||
Injury detail | DIJ | ||||
Medical procedures | MPR | ||||
Mental health themes | TMH | ||||
Predatory animal behaviour | ABP | ||||
Self-harm | SHA | ||||
Sexual themes | TS | ||||
Suicide scenes | SSC | ||||
Suicide references | SREF | ||||
Comedic violence | VC | ||||
Family violence | VFAM | ||||
Sporting violence | VSP | ||||
Sexual violence | VSE | ||||
Sexualised imagery | SEI | ||||
References to sexual violence | VRTS | ||||
Strong references to sexual violence | VRTSS | ||||
Strong science fiction violence | VSSF | ||||
Strong horror violence | HSV | ||||
Strong fantasy violence | VSFY | ||||
Strong animated violence | VSA | ||||
Strong coarse language | LSC | ||||
Strong drug use | DSU | ||||
Strong drug references | DSR | ||||
Strong horror themes | HST | ||||
Strong nudity | NS | ||||
Strong sex scenes | SSS | ||||
Strong sexual references | SSR | ||||
Strong sexual violence | VSS | ||||
Strong themes | SGT | ||||
Strong violence | VS | ||||
Strong animal cruelty | ACS | ||||
Strong blood and gore | BGS | ||||
Strong bullying themes | TBS | ||||
Strong crude humour | CHS | ||||
Strong fantasy themes | TFS | ||||
Strong injury detail | IDS | ||||
Strong medical procedures | MPS | ||||
Strong mental health themes | TMHS | ||||
Strong science fiction themes | TSFS | ||||
Strong self-harm | SHS | ||||
Strong sexual themes | TSS | ||||
Strong suicide references | RSS | ||||
Strong suicide scenes | SSUS | ||||
Strong supernatural themes | TSNS | ||||
Strong action violence | VACS | ||||
Strong comedic violence | VCS | ||||
Strong family violence | VFS | ||||
Strong sporting violence | VSPS | ||||
Strong supernatural violence | VSNS | ||||
Strong sexualised imagery | ISS | ||||
High impact crude humour | HICH | ||||
High impact drug use | DHIU | ||||
High impact drug references | DHIR | ||||
High impact nudity | NHI | ||||
High impact sex scenes | SHIS | ||||
High impact sexual references | SHIR | ||||
High impact sexual violence | VHIS | ||||
High impact themes | HIT | ||||
High impact violence | VHI | ||||
High impact animated violence | VHIA | ||||
High impact coarse language | LHIC | ||||
High impact animal cruelty | ACHI | ||||
High impact blood and gore | BGHI | ||||
High impact bullying themes | TBHI | ||||
High impact fantasy themes | TFHI | ||||
High impact horror themes | THHI | ||||
High impact injury detail | IDHI | ||||
High impact medical procedures | MPHI | ||||
High impact mental health themes | TMHHI | ||||
High impact science fiction themes | TSFHI | ||||
High impact self-harm | SHHI | ||||
High impact sexual themes | TSHI | ||||
High impact suicide references | SRHI | ||||
High impact suicide scenes | SSHI | ||||
High impact supernatural themes | TSNHI | ||||
High impact action violence | VAHI | ||||
High impact comedic violence | VCHI | ||||
High impact family violence | VFHI | ||||
High impact fantasy violence | VFAHI | ||||
High impact horror violence | VHHI | ||||
High impact science fiction violence | VSFHI | ||||
High impact references to sexual violence | VSHIR | ||||
High impact sporting violence | VSHI | ||||
High impact supernatural violence | VSHI | ||||
High impact sexualised imagery | SIHI |
This system is accepted in Australia (Movies).
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
ACB | G | G | General | |
PG | PG | Parental guidance recommended | ||
M | M | Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian | ||
MA15+ | MA15+ | Recommended for mature audiences | ||
R18+ | R18+ | Restricted to 18 years and over | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | *Unrated content is not accepted in Australia.* |
Table 1 - Rating reasons
- Please use the metadata field ‘Reasons’ (under Ratings) to provide this data.
- If no Rating Reasons is assigned to the title, ‘Not Applicable’ value should be provided in the MEC section.
- If there is a need for an unsupported Rating Reasons (not listed below), please let our Support team know in advance (playsupport-moviestv@google.com).
Region | Locale | Type | System | Rating Descriptor | Descriptor Code |
Australia |
AU |
Film/TV |
NCS |
General | GEN |
Very mild themes | TVM | ||||
Very mild bullying themes | TBVM | ||||
Very mild crude humour | HCVM | ||||
Very mild fantasy themes | TFVM | ||||
Very mild horror themes | THVM | ||||
Very mild injury detail | IDVM | ||||
Very mild medical procedures | MPVM | ||||
Very mild mental health themes | TMHVM | ||||
Very mild predatory animal behaviour | ABPVM | ||||
Very mild science fiction themes | TSFVM | ||||
Very mild supernatural themes | TSVM | ||||
Some scenes may scare very young children | SSYC | ||||
Very mild violence | VVM | ||||
Very mild animated violence | VAVM | ||||
Very mild slapstick violence | VSVM | ||||
Very mild sexual references | SRVM | ||||
Very mild coarse language | CLVM | ||||
Very mild drug references | DRVM | ||||
Very mild nudity | NVM | ||||
Very mild supernatural violence | VMSNV | ||||
Very mild sporting violence | VMSPV | ||||
Very mild science fiction violence | VMSFV | ||||
Very mild supernatural violence | VMSIM | ||||
Very mild sporting violence | VMSPV | ||||
Very mild science fiction violence | VMSFV | ||||
Very mild sexualised imagery | VMSIM | ||||
Mild coarse language | LMC | ||||
Mild crude humour | MCH | ||||
Mild drug references | DMR | ||||
Mild drug use | DMU | ||||
Mild horror themes | HMT | ||||
Mild nudity | NM | ||||
Mild sex scenes | SMS | ||||
Mild sexual references | SMR | ||||
Mild themes | MLT | ||||
Mild violence | VM | ||||
Mild animated violence | VMA | ||||
Mild fantasy violence | VMF | ||||
Mild science fiction violence | VMSF | ||||
Mild supernatural violence | VMSN | ||||
Mild animal cruelty | ACM | ||||
Mild bullying themes | TBM | ||||
Mild fantasy themes | TFM | ||||
Mild injury detail | IDM | ||||
Mild medical procedures | MPM | ||||
Mild mental health themes | TMHM | ||||
Mild science fiction themes | SRM | ||||
Mild suicide references | TSM | ||||
Mild supernatural themes | STM | ||||
Mild predatory animal behaviour | ABMP | ||||
Some scenes may scare young children | SSVYC | ||||
Mild action violence | VAM | ||||
Mild family violence | VFM | ||||
Mild slapstick violence | VSLM | ||||
Mild sporting violence | VSM | ||||
Mild sexualised imagery | SIM | ||||
Mild battle violence | MBV | ||||
Mild hunting violence | MHV | ||||
Crude humour | CH | ||||
Coarse language | LC | ||||
Animal cruelty | VAC | ||||
Drug references | DR | ||||
Drug use | DU | ||||
Fantasy themes | FT | ||||
Fantasy violence | VF | ||||
Horror violence | HV | ||||
Science fiction violence | VSF | ||||
Supernatural violence | SV | ||||
Horror themes | HRT | ||||
Mature themes | MT | ||||
Action violence | VA | ||||
Animated violence | VAN | ||||
Nudity | N | ||||
Science fiction themes | SFT | ||||
Sex scenes | SS | ||||
Sexual references | SR | ||||
Supernatural themes | ST | ||||
Violence | V | ||||
Blood and gore | BG | ||||
Bullying themes | TB | ||||
Injury detail | DIJ | ||||
Medical procedures | MPR | ||||
Mental health themes | TMH | ||||
Predatory animal behaviour | ABP | ||||
Self-harm | SHA | ||||
Sexual themes | TS | ||||
Suicide scenes | SSC | ||||
Suicide references | SREF | ||||
Comedic violence | VC | ||||
Family violence | VFAM | ||||
Sporting violence | VSP | ||||
Sexual violence | VSE | ||||
Sexualised imagery | SEI | ||||
References to sexual violence | VRTS | ||||
Strong references to sexual violence | VRTSS | ||||
Strong science fiction violence | VSSF | ||||
Strong horror violence | HSV | ||||
Strong fantasy violence | VSFY | ||||
Strong animated violence | VSA | ||||
Strong coarse language | LSC | ||||
Strong drug use | DSU | ||||
Strong drug references | DSR | ||||
Strong horror themes | HST | ||||
Strong nudity | NS | ||||
Strong sex scenes | SSS | ||||
Strong sexual references | SSR | ||||
Strong sexual violence | VSS | ||||
Strong themes | SGT | ||||
Strong violence | VS | ||||
Strong animal cruelty | ACS | ||||
Strong blood and gore | BGS | ||||
Strong bullying themes | TBS | ||||
Strong crude humour | CHS | ||||
Strong fantasy themes | TFS | ||||
Strong injury detail | IDS | ||||
Strong medical procedures | MPS | ||||
Strong mental health themes | TMHS | ||||
Strong science fiction themes | TSFS | ||||
Strong self-harm | SHS | ||||
Strong sexual themes | TSS | ||||
Strong suicide references | RSS | ||||
Strong suicide scenes | SSUS | ||||
Strong supernatural themes | TSNS | ||||
Strong action violence | VACS | ||||
Strong comedic violence | VCS | ||||
Strong family violence | VFS | ||||
Strong sporting violence | VSPS | ||||
Strong supernatural violence | VSNS | ||||
Strong sexualised imagery | ISS | ||||
High impact crude humour | HICH | ||||
High impact drug use | DHIU | ||||
High impact drug references | DHIR | ||||
High impact nudity | NHI | ||||
High impact sex scenes | SHIS | ||||
High impact sexual references | SHIR | ||||
High impact sexual violence | VHIS | ||||
High impact themes | HIT | ||||
High impact violence | VHI | ||||
High impact animated violence | VHIA | ||||
High impact coarse language | LHIC | ||||
High impact animal cruelty | ACHI | ||||
High impact blood and gore | BGHI | ||||
High impact bullying themes | TBHI | ||||
High impact fantasy themes | TFHI | ||||
High impact horror themes | THHI | ||||
High impact injury detail | IDHI | ||||
High impact medical procedures | MPHI | ||||
High impact mental health themes | TMHHI | ||||
High impact science fiction themes | TSFHI | ||||
High impact self-harm | SHHI | ||||
High impact sexual themes | TSHI | ||||
High impact suicide references | SRHI | ||||
High impact suicide scenes | SSHI | ||||
High impact supernatural themes | TSNHI | ||||
High impact action violence | VAHI | ||||
High impact comedic violence | VCHI | ||||
High impact family violence | VFHI | ||||
High impact fantasy violence | VFAHI | ||||
High impact horror violence | VHHI | ||||
High impact science fiction violence | VSFHI | ||||
High impact references to sexual violence | VSHIR | ||||
High impact sporting violence | VSHI | ||||
High impact supernatural violence | VSHI | ||||
High impact sexualised imagery | SIHI |
This system is accepted in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland for both movies and TV.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
FSK | 0 | FSK 0 | No age restriction | |
6 | FSK 6 | No children younger than 6 years | ||
12 | FSK 12 | Film for those above 12 | ||
16 | FSK 16 | Suitable for 16 years and over | ||
18 | FSK 18 | Adults only | ||
UNRATED | FSK UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn't accepted in Germany. |
This system is accepted in:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- France (Movies)
- Gabon
- Ivory Coast
- Mali
- Niger
- Rwanda
- Togo
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
CNC | T | T | Valid for all audiences | |
10 | 10 | Unsuitable for children younger than 10 | ||
12 | 12 | Unsuitable for children younger than 12 | ||
16 | 16 | Unsuitable for children younger than 16 | ||
18 | 18 | Unsuitable for children younger than 18 | Content with this rating won't be sold in France. | |
INTERDICTION | INTERDICTION | Prohibited content | Content with this rating isn't accepted in France. |
BR ratings
In Brazil, ratings are required for all contents with TVOD.
There are 2 rating schemes:
- Official ratings provided by the Ministry of Justice and Public Safety.
- Self-ratings.
If the Ministry has rated the title, Google requires an official Brazilian rating and assigned content descriptors.
To find if your title has received an official rating and any content descriptors, check the Brazilian Classification Database.
If the title hasn't received an official rating, you can provide a self-rating in accordance with the Ministry’s Age Practical Guide for Rating.
When self-ratings are used as a provisional measure, update Google with the official rating if the Ministry issues one.
Requirements from partners
Important:
- Rating values either Ministry-issued or self-rated are mandatory for all titles in Brazil.
- Partners must submit content descriptors if they’re issued by the ministry.
There are 6 officially issued rating values and 6 corresponding self-rating values. Partners need to provide an officially issued Brazilian rating or self-rate.
Rating value for metadata |
Displayed Rating |
Description |
L |
L |
General audiences |
10 |
10 |
Not recommended for ages under 10 |
12 |
12 |
Not recommended for ages under 12 |
14 |
14 |
Not recommended for ages under 14 |
16 |
16 |
Not recommended for ages under 16 |
18 |
18 |
Not recommended for ages under 18 |
AL |
AL |
[Self-rated] General audiences |
A10 |
A10 |
[Self-rated] Not recommended for ages under 10 |
A12 |
A12 |
[Self-rated] Not recommended for ages under 12 |
A14 |
A14 |
[Self-rated] Not recommended for ages under 14 |
A16 |
A16 |
[Self-rated] Not recommended for ages under 16 |
A18 |
A18 |
[Self-rated] Not recommended for ages under 18 |
Content descriptors must also be provided in addition to the ratings when they’ve been issued.
The table gives info about the accepted content descriptors. If there are no content descriptors, the XML snippet for content descriptor shall be omitted.
Value for metadata |
Value descriptor |
V |
VIOLENCE |
VE |
EXTREME VIOLENCE |
CS |
SEXUAL CONTENT |
N |
NUDITY |
SE |
EXPLICIT SEX |
D |
DRUGS |
DL |
LEGAL DRUGS |
DI |
ILLEGAL DRUGS |
LI |
INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE |
AC |
CRIMINAL ACTS |
F |
FEAR |
MP |
MEDICAL PROCEDURES |
ST |
SENSITIVE TOPICS |
FV |
FANTASY VIOLENCE |
Ordering from the least to most restrictive
AL, L, A10, 10, A12, 12, A14, 14, A16, 16, A18, 18
Tip: If a title comes with multiple ratings, partners are requested to deliver the MEC file with the most restrictive rating among the supplied ratings.This system is accepted in Canada (TV).
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
CBSC | C | C | Children |
C8 | C8 | Children over 8 years | |
G | G | General | |
PG | PG | Parental Guidance | |
14 | 14 | Over 14 years | |
18 | 18 | Adults | |
E | E | Exempt | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Canada (Movies).
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
CHVRS | G | G | Suitable for all ages |
PG | PG | Parental guidance advised | |
14A | 14A | Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should watch with adult supervision. | |
18A | 18A | Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. Those under 18 should watch with adult supervision. | |
R | R | Restricted to 18 years and older | |
E | E | Exempt | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Cyprus and Greece.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
FILM | K | K | Suitable for all |
E | E | Exempt | |
K-12 | K-12 | Suitable for minors over 12 years old of age | |
K-13 | K-13 | Suitable for minors over 13 years old of age | |
K-15 | K-15 | Suitable for minors over 15 years old of age | |
K-17 | K-17 | Suitable for minors over 17 years old of age | |
K-18 | K-18 | Suitable for minors over 18 years old of age |
This system is accepted in Denmark.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
MCCYP | A | A | A film under this classification must’ve no frightening elements, scenes, or themes that children can’t understand and therefore find frightening. |
7 | 7 | Children in this age group start to distance themselves from films and are therefore not as easily frightened by special effects and loud noises. | |
11 | 11 | Films with frightening scenes or mild horror but without real violent scenes or films, which don’t describe violence in detail. | |
15 | 15 | Youth and adults aged over 15 are expected to possess an understanding of genre and can deal with frightening films. |
This system is accepted in Finland.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
MEKU | S | S | The audio-visual programme contains no violence or only very mild violence. |
7 | 7 | Unrealistic, comic, exaggerated, or mild violence appears in animated or slapstick comedies, or includes clear references to violence that remain mild or brief. | |
12 | 12 | Violence that isn’t particularly detailed, doesn’t primarily involve children, animals, or the child-protagonists family members, or consists of a single detailed scene justified by storyline. | |
16 | 16 | Fictive or genuine detailed and realistic or dominant or prolonged violence against people or animals. | |
18 | 18 | Extremely bloody, detailed, or prolonged violence, whether realistic or fictive, and sadistic violence against people or animals. |
This system is accepted in France (TV).
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
CSA | T | T | Valid for all audiences | |
10 | 10 | Unsuitable for children younger than 10 | ||
12 | 12 | Unsuitable for children younger than 12 | ||
16 | 16 | Unsuitable for children younger than 16 | ||
18 | 18 | Unsuitable for children younger than 18 | According to Google Play Policy, we don't accept content rated CSA 18. | |
INTERDICTION | INTERDICTION | Forbidden from broadcast | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn't accepted in France. |
This system is accepted in Hong Kong.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
FCO | I | I | Suitable for all ages. | |
IIA | IIA | Not suitable for children. | ||
IIB | IIB | Not suitable for young persons and children. | ||
II | II | Not suitable for children pre-1995 rating. | ||
III | III | For persons aged 18 and above only. | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in Hong Kong. |
This system is accepted in Iceland, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
KIJKWIJZER | AL | AL | All ages. |
6 | 6 | Potentially harmful to children under 6 years. | |
9 | 9 | Potentially harmful to children under 9 years. | |
12 | 12 | Potentially harmful to children under 12 years. | |
14 | 14 | Potentially harmful to children under 14 years. | |
16 | 16 | Potentially harmful to and not allowed for children under 16 years. | |
18 | 18 | Potentially harmful to and not allowed for children under 18 years. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in India.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
CBFC | U | U | Universal | |
UA | UA | Parental guidance | ||
UA7+ | UA7+ | Parental discretion required for children below 7 years | ||
UA13+ | UA13+ | Parental discretion required for children below 13 years | ||
UA16+ | UA16+ | Parental discretion required for children below 16 years | ||
A | A | Adults only | ||
S | S | Restricted to any special class of persons | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn’t accepted in India. |
This system is accepted in Indonesia.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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LSF | SU | SU | All ages |
A | A | Children | |
13 | 13 | Parental supervision is strongly recommended for people under 13 years | |
17 | 17 | Teen | |
21 | 21 | Suitable for ages 21 and above |
This system is accepted in Ireland.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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IFCOF | G | G | General: Suitable for viewing by anyone. |
PG | PG | Parental guidance: Parental guidance is recommended for children under the age of 12. | |
12 | 12 | Parental guidance required for children under 12: A person over 18 years of age must accompany a child under the age of 12 when watching a film theatrically. | |
12A | 12A | Parental guidance required for children under 12: A person over 18 years of age must accompany a child under the age of 12 when watching a film theatrically. | |
15 | 15 | Parental guidance required for children under 15: A person over 18 years of age must accompany a child under the age of 15 when watching a film theatrically. | |
15A | 15A | Parental guidance required for children under 15: A person over 18 years of age must accompany a child under the age of 15 when watching a film theatrically. | |
16 | 16 | Parental guidance required for children under 16: A person over 18 years of age must accompany a child under the age of 16 when watching a film theatrically. | |
18 | 18 | Adults only: The film is suitable only for adults. No one under age 18 is admitted. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Italy.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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MBACT | T | T | All ages admitted | |
VM6 | V.M.6 | Restricted to 6 and over | ||
VM14 | V.M.14 | Restricted to 14 and over | ||
VM16 | V.M.16 | Restricted to 16 and over | ||
VM18 | V.M.18 | Restricted to 18 and over | MBACT_VM18 blocks the title from going live. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
MBACT_UNSPECIFIED blocks the title from going live. *Unrated content isn't accepted in Italy.* |
This system is accepted in Japan.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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EIRIN | G | G | General audiences. |
PG-12 | PG-12 | Parental guidance requested for young people under 12 years. | |
R15+ | R15+ | For persons aged 15 and above only, no one under 15 is admitted. | |
R18+ | R18+ | For persons aged 18 and above only, no one under 18 is admitted. | |
UNRATED | レーティングなし | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Korea.
Requirements from partners
Partners shall provide:
- Value of rating.
- Pre-roll rating card required for content released since January 2010.
- Content delivered through the next generation pipeline: Provide through playable sequences in MMC.
- Content delivered through the legacy pipeline: Burnt-in pre-roll.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Storefronts | Description | Notes |
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KMRB | G | ALL | Suitable for all audiences | |
12+ | 12 | Intended for audiences 12 and over | ||
15+ | 15 | Intended for audiences 15 and over | ||
18+ | Teenager Restricted | Suitable for adults 18 and older | *Only accepted for content rated before 2024.05.01 | |
19 | 19 |
No one under 19 is allowed to watch |
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LIM | 제한상영가 | Requires a certain restriction | *Restricted content is not accepted in Korea.* | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | *Unrated content is not accepted in Korea.* |
This system is accepted in Latvia.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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NKC-LV | U | U | Universal audience - the film is suitable for persons of all ages. |
7+ | 7+ | Movie for a person who's at least 7 years of age. | |
12+ | 12+ | Movie for a person who's at least 12 years of age. | |
16+ | 16+ | Movie for a person who's at least 16 years of age. | |
18+ | 18+ | Movie for a person who's at least 18 years of age. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Malaysia.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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FCBM | U | U | For general audiences. | |
P12 | P-12 | Viewers under 12 require guidance from a parent or guardian. | ||
P13 | P-13 | Viewers under 13 require guidance from a parent or guardian. | ||
13 | 13 | This film is for ages 13 years and above only. | ||
16 | 16 | This film is for ages 16 years and above only. | ||
18 | 18 | This film is for ages 18 years and above only. | ||
18SX | 18SX |
Sexual Content. This film is for ages 18 years and above only. |
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18PA | 18PA |
Strong religious or political content. This film is for ages 18 years and above only. |
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18SG | 18SG |
Graphic violence or horror content. This film is for ages 18 years and above only. |
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18PL | 18PL |
Mix of 2 or more objectionable contents. This film is for ages 18 years and above only. |
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UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in Malaysia. |
This system is accepted in Malta.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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MCCAA | U | U | Suitable for all. |
PG | PG |
Parental guidance. General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. |
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12A | 12A | Suitable for persons of 12 years and older, provided that persons younger than 12 may attend only when accompanied by an adult. | |
12 | 12 | Persons of 12 years and older admitted. | |
14 | 14 | Suitable only for persons aged 14 years and older. | |
15 | 15 | Suitable only for persons aged 15 years and older. | |
16 | 16 | Suitable only for persons aged 16 years and older. | |
18 | 18 | Suitable only for persons aged 18 years and older. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Mauritius and the United Kingdom for both movie and TV contents.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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BBFC | U | U |
Universal. Suitable for all. |
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PG | PG |
Parental Guidance. General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. |
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12A | 12A | Suitable for 12 years and older, must be accompanied by an adult. | ||
12 | 12 | Suitable for 12 years and older. | ||
15 | 15 | Suitable only for 15 years and older. | ||
18 | 18 | Suitable only for 18 years and older. | ||
R18 | R18 | Restricted to 18 and older. | To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas or supplied only in licensed sex shops. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Mexico.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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RTC | AA | AA | Of interest to children under 7. |
A | A | General audiences. | |
B | B | Suitable for audiences aged 12 and older. | |
B15 | B-15 | Not recommended to children under 15. | |
C | C | Suitable only for adults 18 and older. | |
D | D |
Adults only. |
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UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in New Zealand.
Requirements from partners
Movies released before August 01, 2021
For movies released before August 01, 2021, the former rating values are supported.
Partners shall provide:
- Value of rating.
- Rating reasons:
Acceptable rating values in metadata
Rating value as it appears on the storefront | Rating value to be referenced in the metadata |
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G |
G |
PG |
PG |
M |
M |
13 |
13 |
16 |
16 |
18 |
18 |
R13 |
R13 |
R15 |
R15 |
R16 |
R16 |
R18 |
R18 |
RP13 |
RP13 |
RP16 |
RP16 |
RP18 |
RP18 |
R |
R |
Unrated |
UNRATED |
Movies released on or after August 01, 2021
Here are the new rating regulations for all movie titles with a release date as of Aug 01, 2021.
Partners shall provide:
- Rating value.
- Rating reasons:
Rating value |
Rating description |
Rating reasons |
G |
Suitable for general audiences |
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PG |
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers | |
M |
Suitable for mature audiences |
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13 |
Unsuitable for audiences under 13 years of age |
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16 |
Unsuitable for audiences under 16 years of age |
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18 |
Unsuitable for audiences under 18 years of age |
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R13 |
Restricted to 13 years and older |
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R16 |
Restricted to 16 years and older |
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R18 |
Restricted to 18 years and older |
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R |
Restricted |
- Adult themes
- Animal cruelty
- Bullying
- Coarse language
- Content that may disturb
- Cruelty
- Dangerous behavior
- Domestic violence
- Drug references
- Explicit sex scenes
- Graphic violence
- Horror
- Nudity
- Offensive language
- Rape
- Scary scenes
- Self-harm
- Sex scenes
- Sexual themes
- Sexual violence
- Sexual violence themes
- Suicide
- Suicide themes
- Supernatural themes
- Violence
- Other
Table 2 - Release date
Definition |
XML example for how this is referenced in the MEC |
Release Year - the year a title was earliest released in a territory. |
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Table 3 - MEC examples
MEC example of old rating regulations |
MEC example of new rating regulations |
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Table 4 - MEC options to reference rating reason
MEC options to reference rating reason |
Explanation |
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Single reason as per the New Zealand list. |
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Single reason in caps as per the New Zealand list. |
No reason provided |
No reason xml snippet |
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Starting from March 01, 2023, any title without a valid rating reason, in the MEC tag <md:Reason>, enter "Not Applicable." |
Self-rated content
Partners can self-assign ratings and rating reasons for unrated movies. They must notify the New Zealand Classification Office about self-rated movies, rating updates, ratings reasons and if they issue a rating label.
This system is accepted in Norway.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
MEDIETILSYNET | A | A | All ages. Limited use of sound and effects, some scary elements can be allowed. |
6 | 6 | Ages 6 and up. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
7 | 7 | Ages 7 and up. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
9 | 9 | Ages 9 and up. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
11 | 11 | Ages 11 and up. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
12 | 12 | Ages 12 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
15 | 15 | Ages 15 and up. Children under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
18 | 18 | Ages 18 and up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 or older. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in the Philippines.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
---|---|---|---|
MTRCB | G | G | Viewers of all ages are admitted. |
PG | PG | A parent or supervising adult must accompany viewers below 13 years old. | |
R13 | R13 | Viewers who are 13 years old and above can be admitted. | |
R16 | R16 | Viewers who are 16 years old and above can be admitted. | |
R18 | R18 | Only viewers who are 18 years old and above can be admitted. | |
X | X | Not for public exhibition. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Singapore.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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MDA | G | G | Suitable for all ages. | |
PG | PG | Suitable for all ages but parents should guide their children. | ||
PG13 | PG13 | Suitable for persons 13 years old and above but parental guidance is advised for children below 13. | ||
NC16 | NC16 | Suitable for persons aged 16 and older. | ||
M18 | M18 | Suitable for persons aged 18 and older. | ||
R21 | R21 | Restricted for persons under 21 years old. | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in Singapore. |
The following system and rating reasons are accepted in South Africa.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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FPB | A | A | Material is suitable for all ages. | |
PG | PG | Parents and caregivers decide whether or not a child in their care may view. | ||
7_9_PG | 7-9PG | Material isn’t suitable for children under the age of 7. Children from the ages of 7–9 years may not be allowed to watch unless accompanied by an adult. | ||
10 | 10 | Not suitable for children under the age of 10. | ||
10_12_PG | 10-12PG | Material isn’t suitable for children under the age of 10. Children from the ages of 10–12 years may not be allowed to watch the film unless accompanied or supervised by an adult. | ||
13 | 13 | Not suitable for persons under the age of 13. | ||
16 | 16 | Not suitable for persons under the age of 16. | ||
18 | 18 | Not suitable for persons under the age of 18. | ||
XX : X18 | XX : X18 | Content may only be distributed from or exhibited in licensed adult premise to persons older than 18 years. |
Not Supported by Google. Blocked after November 01, 2022. |
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X18 | X18 | Material may not be broadcasted, distributed, exhibited, sold or hired to the public but individuals may be in possession of the material. |
Not Supported by Google. Blocked after November 01, 2022. |
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UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in South Africa. |
Value for metadata | Value descriptor |
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B | Blasphemy |
L | Language |
N | Nudity |
P | Prejudice |
S | Sex |
V | Violence |
D | Drugs |
SV | Sexual Violence |
H | Horror |
CT | Criminal Techniques |
IAT | Imitative Acts Techniques |
This system is accepted in Spain.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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ICAA | APTA | APTA | Suitable for all audiences | |
7 | 7 | Not recommended for children under 7 years of age | ||
12 | 12 | Not recommended for children under 12 years of age | ||
13 | 13 | Not recommended for children under 13 years of age | ||
16 | 16 | Not recommended for children under 16 years of age | ||
18 | 18 | Not recommended for children under 18 years of age | ||
X | Película X | Restricted for under 18 years of age | ||
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content | Unrated content isn't accepted in Spain. |
This system is accepted in Sweden.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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SM-SA | A | A | A film suitable for children under 7 years of age without an adult. |
7 | 7 | A film suitable for 7 years old without company. | |
11 | 11 | A film suitable for 11 years old without company. | |
15 | 15 | The National Media Council hasn’t approved a movie to be watched by children under 15 years of age. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Taiwan.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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MOC-TW | G | G | All ages are allowed to watch. |
P | P |
Children under 6 years of age aren’t allowed to watch. Children between 6 and 11 must be accompanied and given guidance by parents, teachers, seniors, adults, relatives, or friends. |
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PG | PG | Parental guidance | |
R-12 | 12 | Children under 12 years of age can't watch. | |
R-15 | 15 | Watching isn’t permitted for those under 15 years of age. | |
R | R | Viewing isn’t permitted for those under 18 years of age. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content. |
This system is accepted in Thailand.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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BFVC | G | G | General audience |
E | E | Promoting arts, national culture and traditions | |
13 | 13 | No one under 13 years of age is admitted | |
15 | 15 | No one under 15 years of age is admitted | |
18 | 18 | No one under 18 years of age is admitted | |
20 | 20 | No one under 20 years of age is admitted | |
B | B | Banned | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Turkey.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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IBMCT | G | G | General audience. |
6A | 6A | Appropriate for ages below 6 only in the presence of their family. | |
6+ | 6+ | Appropriate for ages 6 and older. | |
7A | 7A | Appropriate for ages below 7 only in the presence of their family. | |
7+ | 7+ | Appropriate for ages 7 and older. | |
10A | 10A | Appropriate for ages below 10 only in the presence of their family. | |
10+ | 10+ | Appropriate for ages 10 and older. | |
13A | 13A | Appropriate for ages below 13 only in the presence of their family. | |
13+ | 13+ | Appropriate for ages 13 and older. | |
15A | 15A | Appropriate for ages below 15 only in the presence of their family. | |
15+ | 15+ | Appropriate for ages 15 and older. | |
16+ | 16+ | Appropriate for ages 16 and older. | |
18+ | 18+ | Appropriate for ages 18 and older. | |
UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content isn’t accepted in Turkey. |
Value for metadata | Value descriptor |
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V | Contains elements of Violence and Horror |
B | It contains behaviors that may set a Negative example |
S | Contains elements of Sexuality |
This system is accepted in the United States for TV content.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description |
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TVPG | TV-Y | TV-Y | All children |
TV-Y7 | TV-Y7 | Directed to older children | |
TV-Y7-FV | TV-Y7-FV | Directed to older children - Fantasy violence | |
TV-G | TV-G | General audience | |
TV-PG | TV-PG | Parental guidance suggested | |
TV-14 | TV-14 | Parents strongly cautioned | |
TV-MA | TV-MA | Mature audience only | |
UNRATED | TV-UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Venezuela.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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RESORTE-VIOLENCIA | A | A | Suitable for audiences 2 years or older |
Texts, images, or sounds used for the prevention or eradication of violence. It can be witnessed by children, girls and adolescents without requiring the guidance of mothers, fathers, or representatives. The violent act or its consequences aren’t presented in detail or explicitly. |
B | B | Suitable for audiences 7 years or older | Texts, images, or sounds that present dramatized violence or its consequences in an unexplained way. | |
C | C | Suitable for audiences 12 years or older |
Texts, images, or graphic descriptions used for the prevention or eradication of violence. Children or adolescents require the guidance of their mothers, fathers, or representatives. It doesn’t present detailed or explicit images or graphic descriptions of the violent act or its consequences. |
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D | D | Suitable for audiences 15 years or older |
Texts, images, or graphic descriptions that present real violence or its consequences in a non-explicit way. Dramatized violence or its consequences in an explicit and non-detailed way. |
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E | E | Suitable for audiences 18 years or older |
Texts, images, or graphic descriptions that present real or dramatized violence or its consequences in an explicit and detailed way. Physical, psychological, or verbal violence between people who make up a family against children and adolescents or against women. Sexual violence or violence as a central theme or a resource of repeated impact. Those that present, promote, advocate, or incite suicide or injure their own personal integrity or personal health. |
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UNRATED | UNRATED | Unrated content |
This system is accepted in Vietnam.
System | Rating value for metadata | Displayed on Play Store | Description | Notes |
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MCST | P | P | Film is suitable for all audiences. | |
0 | 0 | Film is suitable for general audiences. | ||
C13 | C13 | Restricted from audiences under 13 years of age. | ||
C16 | C16 | Restricted from audiences under 16 years of age. Only for ages 16 and older. | ||
16+ | 16+ | Restricted to audiences 16 years or older. | ||
C18 | C18 | Restricted from audiences under 18. | ||
T18 | T18 | Films eligible for dissemination to viewers 18 years or older. | ||
T16 | T16 | Films eligible for dissemination to viewers 16 years or older. | ||
T13 | T13 | Films eligible for dissemination to viewers 13 years or older. | ||
K | K | Films eligible for dissemination to viewers under 13 years old provided that they’re with their parents or guardians. | ||
UNRATED | Không cắt cảnh | Unrated content. | Unrated content isn't accepted in Vietnam. |