Table 1

Characteristics of 95 movies, 1991–2000

MPAA Rating *

G
3 (3%)
PG
17 (18%)
PG-13
44 (46%)
R
31 (33%)
Genre

Action Adventure
32 (34%)
Children/Family/Animation
12 (13%)
Comedy
24 (25%)
Drama
13 (14%)
Horror
4 (4%)
Mystery/Thriller/Crime
7 (7%)
Science Fiction
3 (3%)
Time-period setting

Before 1890
6 (6%)
1890–1959
6 (6%)
1960–2000
80 (85%)
Future
3 (3%)
Portrayed Soft Drinks

Yes
43 (45%)
No
52 (55%)
Portrayed Branded Soft Drinks

Yes
31 (33%)
No
64 (67%)

*The U.S. has a voluntary system of movie ratings that helps parents prevent their children from seeing movies that are inappropriate. G is for a general audience, with all ages admitted. PG recommends parental guidance, and some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 means "parents are strongly cautioned" and some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R is restricted for viewers; anyone 17 years or younger requires an accompanying parent or guardian.

Cassady et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006 3:4   doi:10.1186/1479-5868-3-4