Peter Mayhew as 'Chewbacca' & Harrison Ford as 'Han Solo' in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Motion Picture Association of America says “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” may not be entirely suitable for young kids.
The organization on Tuesday gave the J.J. Abrams-directed film a PG-13 rating because of sci-fi action violence.
READ MORE: Downsized But Not Out, Dreamforce Conference Set to Boost Business in San FranciscoThe designation tells parents that some scenes might be inappropriate for those younger than 13 but doesn’t restrict attendance. The film comes out December 18th.
READ MORE: Emmy Awards: 'The Crown' Dominates with Seven Wins“Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” also got a PG-13 rating in 2005. The five other films in the series were rated PG, but the first three were released before PG-13 was created in 1984.
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