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.