The ratings game: The rise of the PG-13 rating
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The six highest-grossing movies of all time worldwide are rated PG-13 — a fact that has directors and studios taking note.
Roll over the categories below to see why recent films got a PG-13 rating from the Classification and Rating Appeals Board (CARA). Although many have mature themes, they still fell short of the R rating that has fallen out of favor as filmmakers pursue teen moviegoers. Click to watch the trailers and see what you think.
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'The Avengers'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference."
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'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language."
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'What to Expect When You're Expecting'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, thematic elements and language."
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'The Dark Knight Rises'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language."
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'Battleship'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action and destruction, and for language."
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'Hope Springs'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language."
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'Snow White and the Huntsman'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and brief sensuality."
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'Rock of Ages'
2012
"Rated PG-13 for sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language."
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Reporting: John Horn and Lily Mihalik | Interactivity and design: Armand Emamdjomeh/@emamd, Stephanie Ferrell, Lily Mihalik
Movie posters courtesy of: 'The Avengers'/ Marvel Studios, 'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' / Fox Searchlight Pictures, 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' / Lionsgate, 'The Dark Knight Rises' / Warner Bros., 'Battleship' / Universal Pictures, 'Hope Springs' / Columbia Pictures, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' / Universal Pictures, 'Rock of Ages' / Warner Bros.
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