Just before Xmas the MPAA (The Motion Picture Association Of America) issued one of its weekly press releases containing the most recent ratings decisions for movies to be released in the US of A.
MPAA Bulletin no. 2152, dated 22 December 2010, has the rating for Kathryn’s forthcoming movie Cougars, Inc. And the result from the MPAA panel (and I think you already know what’s coming 
) is…
Rated R for sexual content, nudity, language and drug use – all involving teens.
Not really a surprise given the themes and likely content of the movie. Of course the film and the rating could still be changed prior to release. You can download a copy of the bulletin here (PDF).
For those not familiar with the American film rating system this is what the “R” means: “RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.” You can find out more about US film ratings on the MPAA website.
There is no fixed way of converting that rating to the UK system, as run by the British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC). It comes down to the decision of the organisation based on their own viewing of the film as submitted. However, I would imagine that the 15 rating (“suitable only for 15 years or over”) is most likely. So far there is no sign of Cougars, Inc. being submitted to the BBFC for the classification needed for a theatrical or video release.
That didn’t come as any surprise to me, what’s interesting is that it wasn’t rated NC-17; due to what’s in this movie.
Though this movie isn’t one that I will see ( Nothing to do with Kathryn of Course,) I hope it does well
I don’t think the movie content warrants a higher rating. Such ratings tend to be based on the visible/audible content. It is not an explicit film.
What is surprising is that the Internet has started publishing stories how they’ve found out that Denise Richards is in the movie. Didn’t we know this nearly a year ago? Fox News’ website even claimed it as an exclusive.
Ugh, I don’t turn 17 until the end of summer. ):
Maybe Summer 2011 means August-September? Hahaha, one can only hope…
An R rating doesn’t prevent a 16 year old seeing a movie, it just means they need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Do you know any?