While you shouldn't let your children watch PG-13 films alone, you can sit with them with a bucket of popcorn to enjoy some wholesome bonding time. Here are some PG-13 movies you can enjoy with your kids, even if they are yet to turn 13.

Can a 13 year old watch PG-13?

Print. TLDR: Yes, children under 13 years of age can watch PG13 movies. Films rated PG13 is an advisory rating for parents to note there are scenes or themes unsuitable for younger children. However, there's no age restriction; so the parent can choose to allow or bring the child for the movie.

Can you watch a PG-13 movie without an adult?

Ages 13 – 17 years old are allowed to appropriately rated movies (G, PG, PG-13) without an adult guardian before 7pm. See below image for ratings guidelines. Anyone under 13 will not be admitted to a matinee without an adult guardian. Any R-rated movie will require an adult guardian at all times.

How old do you have to be to watch a PG movie by yourself?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

Can a 13 year old go to an R-rated movie alone?

The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).

Can a 13 year old go to a PG 13 movie alone?

Does AMC really check ID?

Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older for the duration of the show. Please be prepared to show ID. Children ages 6 or under are not admitted to R-rated films after 6pm. More information on our policy regarding ratings can be found here.

What should a 13 year old watch?

What age can kids go to cinema alone?

Children under 8 years old cannot attend a screening unaccompanied (regardless of film certification). They should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.

Do cinemas check 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.

Can a 12 year old watch a 12 a film alone?

The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas. Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

What are the rules for PG-13?

More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in a PG-13 rated motion picture generally will not be sexually oriented. There may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence.

Can you show a PG-13 movie in school?

PG or PG-13 Movie Permission Form

Remember, this note (and copyright law) only gives permission for academically relevant movies. Often appropriate PG or PG-13 movies or sections of movies can be utilized effectively to enrich classroom instruction and accomplish identified objectives.

How old do you have to be to buy a PG-13 movie?

You can watch a PG-13 at any age. The PG-13 rating merely means that parents strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 years old.

Why is PG-13 a thing?

Addition of the PG-13 rating

In the 1980s, complaints about violence and gore in films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins, both of which received PG ratings, refocused attention on films seen by younger children.

Can a 13 year old watch Clueless?

Language is mild to PG-13. But is there a teen party where there is lots of drugs and passionate kissing in the background. There is also a scene where the main character Cher gets robbed at gunpoint. (***NO BLOOD OR VIOLENCE***) So in my opinion it is not for younger kids.

Can a 12 year old watch a PG movie without a parent?

PG films can be viewed by all ages, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children of any age may watch a PG rated film or DVD, with or without an adult.

How to prove IM-15?

In order to prove your age we require official I.D. that includes a photo and date of birth such as a passport or driver's license. (We accept photocopies of passports. Birth certificates are accepted as long as this is accompanied by supporting photo ID.)

Do movie theaters actually check age?

Children under the age of 6 years old will not be admitted. Managers may empower Ushers to check for photo identification if a guest appears to be underage and is holding a ticket for an “R” rated feature. Kiosk ticket sales are an important service for our guests.

How old do you have to be to go to a movie without a parent?

Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older. Please be prepared to show ID at the theatre.

Can a 14 year old go to the theaters alone?

Child tickets are 2-12 years. Student tickets are 13+ with a valid student ID. Not all ticket types are available for all performances. Children under age 17 requires an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances.

How old do you have to be to go to a movie by yourself?

Movies rated R should not be watched until the minor is 17. In short, you can watch rated PG movies without an adult at any age (as long as you know how to work the TV, and you can watch PG-13 movies without an adult after you are 13 years old, and you can watch rated R movies after you are 17 years old.

Can I take my 13 year old to a 15 film?

(12A) 12A No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.

Should I let my 13 year old watch thirteen?

“Thirteen” is a cautionary tale, one that ultimately shows the perils of going “bad,” but the film is rated R for a reason. “Thirteen” contains profanity, shoplifting, drug and alcohol use, sexual situations, masochistic scenes of a young girl cutting herself and some nudity.

Can I take my kid to a PG-13 movie?

It is not necessary for a parent to accompany a child at a PG-13 rated movie, but it is recommended for parents to exercise caution and make an informed decision based on the content of the movie and the maturity level of their child [1].

Can a 13 year old watch 13 Going on 30?

Because of some of the content I wouldn't recommend the movie for younger children, but teens and upwards would get a kick out of the sweet romance. Otherwise, this is a great family movie for those of y'all who have older kids.