PG-13

American

[pee-jee-thur-teen] / ˈpiˈdʒiˌθɜrˈtin /

abbreviation

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.

Etymology

Origin of PG-13

An American designation established in 1984

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PG-13

Now the company is hoping the stars can draw an audience beyond kids for a PG-13 release and score a much-needed win for the Star Wars franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

“Shutting down a floor of Trump Tower is like PG-13 versus where my mind would have been at his at his age in terms of the dating scene,” Eric Trump said.

From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026

Propelled by a teen-friendly PG-13 rating and the game’s cultish fan base, it became producer Blumhouse’s most successful release, besting company record-holders such as “Get Out,” “Split” and 2018’s “Halloween.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025

Instagram's Teen Accounts are now guided by PG-13 movie ratings to help protect under-18s.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025

“Real state-of-the art! There’s also a microwave, a two-burner cooktop, and two ultra-HD TVs where you can watch anything! Rated PG-13 or lower, that is.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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