
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: San Jose Stoners Find Ways To Celebrate 4/20, Pandemic-StyleThe 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: Hope, Skepticism: Oaklanders Share Of Feelings About Guilty Verdict In George Floyd Murder Trial“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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