Can a 17 year old buy a rated R movie?

What is the parental rating for movies

Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children. Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.

What does PG rating mean in the UK

Parental Guidance

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. A PG film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content might upset younger or more sensitive children.

Why is rated R movie age 17

R stands for “Restricted” and is assigned by the MPAA to movies with mature content that might not be suitable for children younger than 17. This rating indicates that the movie contains adult subject matter such as violence, sexual content, nudity, and profanity.

Can a 17 year old watch an 18 rated movie

18 – for adults only

Films, videos and downloads rated 18 are not suitable for children. No one younger than 18 can go and see an 18 rated film in the cinema.

What age is rated G

G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12.

Can a 16 year old watch a PG-13 movie

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.

Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an R movie

Patrons 17 to 20 years of age may only purchase more than one ticket if they are able to provide photo I.D. for proof of age for each additional ticket being purchased. As per the MPAA's film rating policy, patrons under the age of 17 will require an accompanying parent or guardian to attend an "R" rated film.

Can a 17 year old see an R-rated movie with a 16 year old

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older.

Do you need ID to watch a 18 movie

We reserve the right to require you to prove your age with appropriate photographic ID if you are going to a 12A, 15, 18 film or purchasing an alcoholic drink. If you are unable to prove your age you will be not be able to watch the film or buy an alcoholic drink.

Is rated M 17+ or 18+

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

What age is rated R OK

R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated movies unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 25 years of age or older.

Can a 17 year old watch a 18 movie

Films, videos and downloads rated 18 are not suitable for children. No one younger than 18 can go and see an 18 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or download.

Can a 17 year old bring a 10 year old to a PG-13 movie

Originally Answered: Does a parent need to accompany child at PG-13 rated movie Only if the child is under 13. PG-13 means that it's Parent Guidence under 13, because the material in the film may not be suitable for children under 13. It's a way to caution parents.

Can I watch an 18 movie at 17

Films, videos and downloads rated 18 are not suitable for children. No one younger than 18 can go and see an 18 rated film in the cinema.

Why is rated R 17 and not 18

In the United States, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) assigns ratings to movies based on their content. Because the fast majority of 17 years olds are mature enough for a R rated movie.

Can you watch a movie at 17

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older. Please be prepared to show ID at the theatre.

Why is R-rated 17

R stands for “Restricted” and is assigned by the MPAA to movies with mature content that might not be suitable for children younger than 17. This rating indicates that the movie contains adult subject matter such as violence, sexual content, nudity, and profanity.

Is Rated R higher than M

MPAA has five rating categories

The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).

Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to a rated R movie

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older.

Is rated R 18 and up

For films rated “R” by the MPAA:

REG will not sell tickets to any person under the age of 17 (18 where applicable). A person must be at least 21 years old in order to purchase multiple tickets without providing additional photo I.D. for additional tickets.

Can you go to an R-rated movie at 16

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older.

Can you see a rated R movie at 16

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over the age of 21 for R-rated movies. I.D. is required for proof of age. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted into R-rated features at all.

Can a 16 year old get into an 18 film

To help them decide, we recommend that they check the Ratings info for that film in advance. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

Are cinemas strict on age

We always follow national rules about film ratings, and if you're lucky enough to be looking younger than the film's rating, we'll have to ask to see some ID. Another reason you could be asked for ID is to make sure you're getting the right ticket for your film. Our ticket types can be found here.

Is rated R for 17 or 18

R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.