Content ratings on HBO Max

Content ratings can help you make informed streaming decisions for you and your family.

  • Ratings are set by HBO Max or by local organizations.
  • HBO Max has a dedicated team that reviews content and works with local organizations to set the most appropriate rating for each country.
  • HBO Max includes content descriptors, when appropriate and necessary.
  • Ratings may vary by country.

Where can I find content ratings in HBO Max?

Content ratings appear throughout HBO Max. Here's some of the places you'll find ratings:

  • On the title's description or more info screen
  • In the upper-left corner when you first start watching something
  • In search results
  • In the video player
  • On the Home screen

TV and movie ratings

HBO Max ratings vary by location. Find your country or region below:

In Singapore, HBO Max uses the following Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) ratings:

  • G (General): Suitable for persons of all ages.
  • PG (Parental Guidance): Suitable for all ages, but parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers.
  • PG 13 (Parental Guidance for Children below 13): Suitable for persons aged 13 and above, but parental guidance is advised for children below 13.
  • NC 16 (No Children under 16): Restricted to persons aged 16 and above.
  • M18 (Mature 18): Restricted to persons aged 18 and above.
  • R21 (Restricted 21): Restricted to persons aged 21 and above.

R21 content

Accounts created in Singapore require a Profile PIN to access R21 content while in Singapore. For more info, go to HBO Max Profile PIN.

TV series ratings: The ratings on a TV series details screen are the highest maturity rating for an episode in the series.

For more info about IMDA ratings, go to imda.gov.sg.

HBO Max uses the following ratings:

  • G (General): Suitable for persons of all ages.
  • PG (Parental Guidance): Suitable for persons of all ages but parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers.
  • 13+: Suitable for persons aged 13 and above.
  • 16+: Suitable for persons aged 16 and above.
  • 18+: Suitable for persons aged 18 and above.

TV series ratings: The ratings on a TV series details screen are the highest maturity rating for an episode in the series.

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Ratings and traveling
Content ratings are based on your physical location. If you travel to a country with a different content rating system, shows and movies may be rated differently.
Downloads: The rating is set by the country where you download the show or movie.

Set ratings for a profile

You can create a Kids profile that limits what content is available to your child and what content they can watch. When you edit a Kids profile, you can choose from the following rating groups:

  • Little Kids (G) - Content is designed for the youngest viewers.
  • Big Kids (PG) - Content may include mild fantasy or comedic violence. Contains little or no strong language or sexual content.
  • Pre-teens (PG) - Content may contain mild language, suggestive dialogue, sexual situations, and/or moderate violence.
  • Teens (PG 13 / 13+) - Content may contain coarse language, suggestive dialogue, sexual situations, and/or intense violence.

By default, a new Kids profile is set to Pre-teens (PG rating). When you set ratings for a profile, that profile can only find and watch episodes and movies at or below the ratings you selected.

Ratings can also be set for an Adult profile. By default, a new Adult profile can watch all content ratings. Accounts created in Singapore require a Profile PIN to access R21 content while in Singapore.

To change ratings for a profile, you need to Edit the profile.