Catholic News Service
Here is a list of recent films that Catholic News Service has rated on the basis of moral suitability.
The first symbol after each title is the Catholic News Service classification. The second symbol is the rating of the Motion Picture Association of America.
CNS classifications: A-I — general patronage; A-II — adults and adolescents; A-III — adults; L — limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling; O — morally offensive.
MPAA ratings: G — general audiences. All ages admitted; PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children; PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13; R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian; NC-17 — no one 17 and under admitted.
A
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, L (R)
Across the Divide, A-II (no rating)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, A-I (G)
The Amazing Spider-Man, A-III (PG-13)
Arthur Christmas, A-II (PG)
B
Alessandro Tiberi, Roberto Della Casa and Penelope Cruz star in a scene from the movie “To Rome With Love.” The Catholic News Service classification is L — limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (CNS photo/Sony Pictures Classics)
Battleship, A-III (PG-13)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, O (PG-13)
Brave, A-II (PG)
Bully, A-III (PG-13)
C
The Cabin in the Woods, O (R)
Chernobyl Diaries, L (R)
Chimpanzee, A-I (G)
Crooked Arrows, A-III (PG-13)
D
The Dark Knight Rises, A-III (PG-13)
Dark Shadows, L (PG-13)
The Deep Blue Sea, L (R)
The Dictator, O (R)
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, A-I (PG)
Dream House, L (PG-13)
F
The Five-Year Engagement, O (R)
For Greater Glory, A-III (R)
H
The Hunger Games, A-III (PG-13)
I
Ice Age: Continental Drift, A-I (PG)
K
Katy Perry: Part of Me, A-III (PG)
Killer Elite, A-III (R)
M
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, A-I (PG)
Magic Mike, O (R)
Marvel’s The Avengers, A-III (PG-13)
Men in Black 3, A-III (PG-13)
Moonrise Kingdom, A-III (PG-13)
O
October Baby, A-II (PG-13)
P
People Like Us, A-III (PG-13)
The Pirates! Band of Misfits, A-II (PG)
Prometheus, O (R)
R
The Raven, L (R)
Rock of Ages, O (PG-13)
S
Safe, O (R)
Savages, O (R)
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, L (R)
Snow White and the Huntsman, A-III (PG-13)
Something Borrowed, L (PG-13)
Stella Days, L (no rating)
Step Up Revolution, A-III (PG-13)
T
Ted, O (R)
Think Like A Man, A-III (PG-13)
Titanic, A-III (PG-13)
To Rome With Love, L (R)
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection, A-III (PG-13)
W
The Watch, O (R)
We Have a Pope, L (no rating)
What to Expect When You’re Expecting, L (PG-13)
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Editors: Letters of the alphabet have been omitted where there are no movies beginning with that letter.
