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Blocking based on Movie Rating (MPAA)
Block movies based on their MPAA rating. This applies to all material with supplied ratings in the USA.
From the MPAA:
“The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides
parents or guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate for children.”
Select a lock beside one of the rating categories to block that category and all higher categories. To
unblock a category, select the lock icon.
●G: General audience (no restrictions).
●PG: Parental guidance suggested.
●PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned.
●R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
●NC-17: No children under age 17.
●X: Adults only.
●NR: Not rated.
Blocking Based on Canadian English Rating
Block material based on its English Canadian rating. This applies to all rated material viewed on
English-Canadian TV channels.
Select a lock beside one of the rating categories to block that category and all higher categories. To
unblock a category, select the lock icon.
●C: Programming intended for children under age 8
●C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on
their own
●G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
●PG: Parental Guidance
●14+: Programming containing themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the
age of 14
●18+: Adult programming