American Parents’ Views on Movie Ratings
American parents overwhelmingly believe the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings are accurate and that they help them make better movie choices for their families, according to a new report released by our Classification and Rating Administration (which administers the rating system).
The survey of American parents’ views on movie ratings was conducted by PSB Insights, a global research and analytics consultancy. The research focuses on parents’ perceptions, attitudes, and expectations regarding movie content and the film rating system. PSB surveyed 1,500 parents of children aged 5-16, where both parent and child have watched a movie within the last six months either in a theater or in their home.



The American Motion Picture and Television Industry: Creating Jobs, Trading Around the World
The American film and television industry supports 2.4 million jobs, pays out $186 billion in total wages, and comprises more than 122,000 businesses—according to an analysis of the most recent economic figures released by the Motion Picture Association.
For a more detailed analysis of the industry’s economic impact, download the full report:


MPA Comments Regarding the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Motion Picture Association proudly represents one of the United States’ most vibrant industries – the American motion picture, television, and streaming sector. In the U.S. and around the world, our industry delivers enormous economic value, drives innovation, promotes free expression, and serves as a global ambassador for the nation’s creativity and dynamism.
In response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s request for comments on significant foreign trade barriers for the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report, the following submission includes our industry’s observations on significant trade barriers in priority foreign markets. Our submission is organized by region and includes specific comments on Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
View/download the PDF of our submission below:


The American Motion Picture and Television Industry: Creating Jobs, Trading Around the World
The American Motion Picture and Television Industry: Creating Jobs, Trading Around the World
The American Motion Picture and Television Industry: Creating Jobs, Trading Around the World
The American Motion Picture and Television Industry: Creating Jobs, Trading Around the World
2018 Theatrical Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) Report
2017 Theatrical Home Entertainment Market Environment (THEME) Report
The Economic Contribution of the Motion Picture & Television Industry to the United States
The Economic Contribution of Film and Television in China in 2016
The Dual Impact of Movie Piracy on Box-Office Revenue: Cannibalization and Promotion
Website Blocking Revisited: The Effect of the UK November 2014 Blocks on Consumer Behavior
Good Money Still Going Bad: Digital Thieves and the Hijacking of the Online Ad Business
An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Pre-Release Movie Piracy on Box-Office Revenue
Gone in 60 Seconds: The Impact of Megaupload Shutdown on Movie Sales
American Parents’ Views on Movie Ratings
American parents overwhelmingly believe the Motion Picture Association’s film ratings are accurate and that they help them make better movie choices for their families, according to a new report released by our Classification and Rating Administration (which administers the rating system).
The survey of American parents’ views on movie ratings was conducted by PSB Insights, a global research and analytics consultancy. The research focuses on parents’ perceptions, attitudes, and expectations regarding movie content and the film rating system. PSB surveyed 1,500 parents of children aged 5-16, where both parent and child have watched a movie within the last six months either in a theater or in their home.


