The Manitoba Film Classification Board assigns classifications, provides advisory information, and regulates all films that are distributed publicly. The Board also classifies retail videos for home use, and licenses and regulates the home video marketplace. The Board is empowered to suspend, deny renewal or to revoke the licences of those in the industry who do not comply with the Regulations.
These are the classifications and what they mean.
 | GENERAL (G):
General viewing. Suitable for all audiences. All may rent or buy. Suitable for those under 12.
(Similar to voluntary U.S. "G")
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 | PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG)
Parental guidance advised. Theme and content may not be suitable for all children. Most suitable for mature viewers over 12. All may rent or buy.
(Similar to voluntary U.S. "PG")
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 | 14 ACCOMPANIMENT (14A)
Suitable for persons14 years of age and older. An adult must accompany those under 14 when they view, rent or buy. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.
(Similar to U.S. voluntary "PG 13" or some "R", usually language)
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 | 18 (18A):
Suitable for persons 18 years of age and older. Persons ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult when they view, rent or buy. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain explicit violence, frequent coarse language, sexual activity and/or horror.
(Similar to voluntary U. S. "R")
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 | RESTRICTED (R):
Only Adults 18 and over may rent or buy. May contain foul language, or depict graphic violence, horror or sexual activity.
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 | ADULT:
Only Adults may rent or buy. Content is sexually explicit, or graphically and excessively violent. |
For more information on film classification in Manitoba, contact:
Manitoba Film Classification Board
Manitoba Department of Culture, Heritage & Tourism
301 Weston St., Rm. 216
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3E 3H4
Tel: (204) 945-8962
Fax: (204) 945-0890
E-mail: MFCB@gov.mb.ca
Web Site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/mfcb/
