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

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Example Sentences

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PG-13

“When you rate a movie PG-13 or even R, you run the risk of cutting out some of that revenue... The risk appetite at the big animation studios is a little bit lower these days.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Laika didn’t set out to make a PG-13 movie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

To many, “The Robin Byrd Show” probably looks tame, even PG-13, by today’s standards.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

This is the type of movie that serves as an amuse-bouche to proper, headier dramas for the PG-13 crowd, and its bespoke accessibility is thoroughly appealing.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

“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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