Home Movies: What to Do for Each Rating
Looking to make a cool home movie? Then how about some of my ideas?
G:
Don't use any violent or sexy ideas. These will earn you a PG if you're lucky. Bambi earned a G because the MPAA assumed, "It's a Disney movie. Give it a G".
Absolutely no language. Not even "stupid" is okay, let alone stuff like F-bombs.
Horror movies aren't nessecarily G-rated content. Those get at least PG-13 ratings if they're lucky.
PG:
Looney Tunes: Back in Action earned it's PG rating for "innuedo". You can have a little bit of sexy ideas here, for example you could have some talk about butts.
Also a little bit of violence. Even Frozen had some violence.
Don't look to PG movies from the 80's for ideas. Remember, back then, there was no PG-13 rating.
The worst I've seen a PG get in language is "crap" and that's probably the worst it should be allowed to get.
PG-13:
Violence and sex are usually some of the roots of PG-13 movies. Don't get too hot n' heavy, but try adding some blood, and maybe some racy dialouge.
As for language, you could try some full-on swear words. Try using the S-word and some donkeys and female dogs. Also, every PG-13 movie gets one use of the F-word. Use it wisely.
The Hunger Games definitely earned it's PG-13 rating. Try basing your movie loosely around THG.
R:
Most R movies are hot n' heavy when it comes to both sex and violence, blood included.
Once your movie exceeds one F-bomb, the MPAA just says, "Time for an R". Use as much langauge as your heart desires.
Try to aim for a green "15" from Common Sense Media. Some were lucky enough to earn "13" or "Not for Kids".
NC-17:
Showgirls is basically a porno. Try doing the same with your NC-17 content.
