Does PG-13 allow cursing?

The restrictions set by the US ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie. Mark looks at its impact on films...


Can PG-13 have the F-word?

One of the group's rules, for instance, says the F-bomb can be used as an expletive just once in a film rated PG-13, which means suitable for people 13 and older.

Can you curse in a PG movie?

At PG, we only allow 'mild bad language'. If words are used in an aggressive or very frequent way, then this might result in the content being rated higher.


Can PG movies say the F-word?

Some mild to moderate coarse language is allowed in PG and PG13 films; the word 'f**k' is also allowed infrequently at the PG13 category.

How many cuss words in PG-13?

PG-13 movies are allowed one F-bomb -- so what are the BEST uses of the lone F-bomb in PG-13 movies? We compiled the best of the best and put them here for you to enjoy. Here are 10 moments in PG-13 movies that use their one granted F-word to maximum effect.


Does PG 13 have cursing?



Does TV 14 allow the F word?

In general, the F-bomb is rarer with the TV-14 rating than with the PG-13 rating. Apart from the above examples, Starz On Demand's print of the English dub of Black Magic M-66 contains a single F-bomb and was rated TV-14. The Netflix original series Stranger Things has a few uncensored F-bombs but under a TV-14 rating.

Can you say the F word in movies?

The MPAA rating system typically assigns a PG-13 rating if a film contains the word used once not in the context of sex. The R rating is normally required if the film contains more than one utterance or if the word is used in a sexual context; however, there are exceptions to this rule.

Does the F word make a movie rated R?

According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”


What are G rated swear words?

So, if like me, you're looking for some G-rated exclamations to replace the R-rated ones you're used to, here are some fresh ideas you can use in your daily life.
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Try:
  • Cheese and crackers.
  • Flapjacks.
  • God bless America.
  • Mr. Padinky.
  • Son of a monkey's uncle.


At what age can u say the F word?

Although there's no hard-lines or consensus on a certain age, the general recommendation will be: Never use the f-word if you are under the age of 13. Strongly avoid using the word if you are under the age of 18.

What movies say the F word most?

The 10 Most Profane Movies of All Time, Ranked by The Number of F-Bombs
  • Alpha Dog (2006) - 367 f-words. ...
  • Straight Outta Compton (2015) - 392 f-words. ...
  • Casino (1995) - 422 f-words. ...
  • Nil by Mouth (1997) - 428 f-words. ...
  • Summer of Sam (1999) - 435 f-words. ...
  • Uncut Gems (2019) - 560 f-words. ...
  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - 569 f-words.


What isn't allowed in PG-13?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

What is the T swear word?

T-word, a euphemism for tranny, a pejorative term for transgender individuals.

What is D word swear?

d-word (plural d-words) (euphemistic, chiefly US And UK) The word damn.


What is the H swear word?

h-word (plural h-words) (euphemistic) The word hell/Hell.

What was the first F word in a movie?

Then in 1970, Robert Altman's comedy M*A*S*H became the first major studio film to use the f-word, a passing comment during a football scene.

How many times can you cuss in a PG movie?

In an M/12/PG-13 film you can only say 'fuck' twice. Once if you wanna be family-friendly. G and PG rated movies are now allowed one f bomb and/or swear word.


How many F words are in rated R?

According to the MPAA's website: “A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating.”

What movie swears the most?

Scorsese's “The World of Wall Street,” which stars both Hill and DiCaprio, beat the likes of Tarantino's “Pulp Fiction” to be named the film with the most curse words with 715 swear words. The Safdie Brothers' Adam Sandler-starring drama “Uncut Gems” ranked second with 646 curse words.

What actor has said the most f words?

The news was revealed to him during an appearance at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. When host Jimmy Fallon told Jackson that Hill is first on the list, The Banker star replied: “That's some bulls***.” Hill has used a total of 376 curse words in film history, followed by Leonardo DiCaprio who has cursed 361 times.


What can I say instead of the F word?

What the cuss? 50 swear-word alternatives
  • Balderdash!
  • William Shatner!
  • Corn Nuts!
  • Dagnabbit!
  • Son of a monkey!
  • Barnacles!
  • Holy cow!
  • Poo on a stick!


Are F bombs allowed on TV?

Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.

Does Netflix allow cursing?

Is there a profanity filter on Netflix? Netflix doesn't have its own profanity filter. However, tools like ClearPlay, VidAngel, or Advanced Profanity Filter all have support for Netflix. Netflix also has its own parental controls that can prevent younger viewers from seeing inappropriate content.


What is the most inappropriate PG-13 movie?

Most inappropriate PG-13 movies:
  • Get on Up (2014) PG-13 | 139 min | Biography, Drama, Music. ...
  • The Dark Knight (2008) ...
  • Million Dollar Baby (2004) ...
  • Dunkirk (2017) ...
  • Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) ...
  • Malcolm X (1992) ...
  • Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) ...
  • Split (IX) (2016)


Is the F word a real word?

The F-word was recorded in a dictionary in 1598 (John Florio's A Worlde of Wordes, London: Arnold Hatfield for Edw. Blount). It is remotely derived from the Latin futuere and Old German ficken/fucken meaning 'to strike or penetrate', which had the slang meaning to copulate.