PG-13

American  

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

abbreviation

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.

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Etymology

Origin of PG-13

An American designation established in 1984

Example Sentences

“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

There are still PG-13 juggernauts, like “Superman,” “Jurassic World: Rebirth” and the upcoming behemoth “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

With his zits and his long hair falling out of my ponytail holder, he barely looks old enough to get into a PG-13 movie.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm