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The code was finally abandoned during the 1960s, with the MPAA in 1968 replacing it with a rating system, still used, that would declare films as appropriate for certain age groups. For example, a G-rated film would be appropriate for viewers of all ages, while an R-rated film would be restricted, and viewers under age sixteen or seventeen would be required to be accompanied by an adult. In response to public concerns about violence and inappropriate content in movies, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) adopted guidelines for filmmakers. The MPAA eventually created a guide to help viewers choose films that were appropriate for their families. The current MPAA ratings range from G (suitable for everyone) to NC-17 (no admission for anyone under age seventeen).

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