Argentina
SAM 16
Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Austria
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Australia
M
Recommended for mature audiences; M-rated content may only be broadcast between 8:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on any day, and additionally between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on schooldays.
Bulgaria
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Brazil
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Canada
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
Switzerland
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Czechia
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
Germany
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Denmark
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
Spain
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Finland
K16
Not allowed air before 9:00 p.m., not recommended for children under 16.
United Kingdom
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
Greece
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Hungary
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Ireland
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
Israel
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
India
A
Allowed at all times.
South Korea
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
Lithuania
S
Intended for adult viewers from the age of 18 (corresponding to the age-appropriate index N-18) and broadcast between 23 (11pm) and 6 (6am) hours; Limited to minors and intended for adult audiences.
Mexico
C
Programming suitable for children ages of 2–7 years. No profanity or sexual content of any level allowed. Contains little violence.
Malaysia
18
Not recommended for persons under 18. Allowed between midnight and 5 a.m. and only in some channels, access to these programs is locked by a personal password.
Netherlands
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Norway
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
New Zealand
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Philippines
SPG
Stronger and more vigilant parental guidance is suggested. Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.
Poland
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Puerto Rico
TV-MA
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Portugal
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.
Russia
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
Sweden
Från 15 år
Singapore
M18
Slovakia
15
This rating is for programs that contain material that may be inappropriate for children under 15, and that parental discretion should be used. Examples include most dramas, and talk shows on OTA (over-the-air) TV (KBS, MBC, SBS), and many American TV shows/dramas on Cable TV channels like OCN and OnStyle. The programs that have this rating may include moderate or strong adult themes, language, sexual inference, and violence. As with the TV-MA rating in North America, this rating is commonly applied to live events where the occurrence of inappropriate dialogue is unpredictable. Since 2007, this rating is the most used rating for TV.
Thailand
น 18+
Nor 18+ Movies appropriate for audiences aged 18 and older.
Turkey
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
Taiwan
18+
Restricted to People 18 or Older.
United States
TV-MA
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
US Virgin Islands
TV-MA
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
South Africa
16
Not recommended for children under 16. Not allowed air before 10:30 p.m. Some channels and programs are subject to exception.