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Manitoba Film Classification Board

Film Classifications
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Film Classifications PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG): Parental guidance advised. Theme and content may not be suitable for all children. Most suitable for mature viewers over 12. All may view, rent or buy. GENERAL (G): General viewing. Suitable for all audiences. All may view, rent or buy. Suitable for those under 12. Exempt: Any film not subject to, or exempt from classification. 18 ACCOMPANIMENT (18A): Suitable for persons 18 years of age and older. Persons ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult when they view, rent or buy. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror. 14 ACCOMPANIMENT (14A): Suitable for persons 14 years of age and older. An adult must accompany those under 14 when they view, rent or buy. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes. RESTRICTED (R): Restricted to persons 18 years of age and older to view, rent or buy. Content not suitable for minors. Contains frequent use of sexual activity, brutal/graphic violence, intense horror and/or other disturbing content.

Video Game Ratings
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Early Childhood Suitable for everyone Suitable for everyone over the age of ten
Suitable for teens Suitable for a mature audience Adult

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It's Your Choice
Make an informed decision when choosing the films, videos and video games you or your family watch or play

Film, videos, DVDs and video games continue to enjoy tremendous popularity, but it's sometimes hard to tell which products are best suited to your entertainment needs. We're here to help.

The Manitoba Film Classification Board (MFCB) provides information about film, video/DVDs and video games available in Manitoba, for public or home use, to help people make informed viewing choices. All movies, rented, sold or shown in Manitoba, are rated by the MFCB. Computer and video games, rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), are also regulated by the MFCB.

The board includes at least 16 members representing a cross-section of the community.

The board does not censor or judge any product, so video distributors and retailers should not consider a board classification as legal approval of a film, video/DVD or video game.

 

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