There are two types of ratings assigned by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to movie trailers.
Green-band trailer
A green band rating signifies that it is devoid of violent scenes or foul language, therefore, adequate for all audiences.
Robert Marich, Marketing to Moviegoers
Nicolae Sfetcu, The Art of Movies
Red-band trailer
This rating is given to movie trailers of R-rated movies with age-restricted, “mature” audience. These trailers may include nudity, profanity, or other material considered inappropriate for children.
Robert Marich, Marketing to Moviegoers
For more interesting articles on trailer ratings, see:
- “Red-band trailers: Why parents should know what they are, and how easy they are to access“
- “The Trouble With Trailers“
- “The New Deadpool Red Band Trailer Is Way Over The Top And Hilarious“
- “In a World Where You Can Smoke Weed in a Movie Trailer …“
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