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Movie ratings were not always around or censored until the early twentieth century. The movie rating system is voluntary and not required for movies to participate in the rating. The system is most recognized as a way for parents to know the content of a film, there are five different rating categories, and the system should stay the same. Before movies were rated many officials were upset that movies could be viewed by everyone and there was no control of content. The movie rating system is used continuously throughout America ever since it was created by the National Association of Theatre Owners and Motion Picture Association of America. The MPAA replaced the Federal Censorship. The system was created so that parents will be able to know what their kids are watching and if it is appropriate for their age. There is a rating board that the movie goes through which decides if a movie is suitable for a child, and parent’s makeup the staff of the board. To rate a movie the main areas scrutinized for is language, nudity, theme, sex, drug and violence. There are five different categorie...

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