NC-17 - No One 17 and Under Admitted Only persons age 18 years and over will be permitted. The film may contain explicit sex scenes, an accumulation of sexually-oriented language, and/or scenes of excessive violence.

Can a 17 year old bring a minor to a-rated R movie?

Children under age 17 requires an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances. 25 years and under must show ID for R rated performances.

What are the rules for NC-17?

No children will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean "obscene" or "pornographic" in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience.

Can you go to the movies by yourself at 17?

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 a 17 year old see a-rated movie?

Age Restrictions: According to the rules, individuals below the age of 18 are not allowed to watch A-rated movies [1]. However, PVR cinemas may have their own policies regarding this matter.

Let Us Explain About U. S. Movie Ratings

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.

What does NC-17 rating stand for?

NC-17 originally stood for "No Children Under 17 Admitted" to combat the misconception that the rating indicated a film was pornographic. In 1996, the MPA reworded the NC-17 rating to "No One 17 and Under Admitted", effectively raising the minimum age for admission from 17 to 18.

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.

How to get into an 18 film at 17?

Ask if they admit children to age-restricted movies as long as an adult purchases their ticket for them. If they don't, see if they'll admit you if you're accompanied by an adult into the theater. Go to your parent. Ask them to see the movie with you or to simply buy the ticket for you when they drop you off.

Does Cinemark check ID?

You must be at least 17 years of age (18 in some states) or have a parent or legal guardian accompany you to view the movie. Valid ID's will be required to attend R-Rated movies, and will be checked at the theatre.

How old do you have to be to go to NC-17?

An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children will be admitted.

Is 17 considered an adult in NC?

The state of North Carolina recognizes the age of majority as age 18. When a minor reaches age 18, they are considered an adult thereafter.

What is the difference between NC-17 and restricted?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17: NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.

Can a 17 year old watch TV MA?

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program may contain one or more of the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

How old do you need to be to see Anyone But You?

As the R rating suggests, Anyone But You is not safe for children or those between the ages of 13 and 17 to watch. Those who are children and in the 13-17 age range, but want to see the Sydney Sweeney-Glen Powell film in the theaters, must be accompanied by their parents or an older viewer.

What age can children go to the cinema?

You're never too young for the magic of film and most of our cinemas welcome babies for titles rated U, PG and 12A. But please spare a thought for our other guests – if your baby grows unsettled, step outside for a moment until they've calmed down.

Can a 15 year old see 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).

Do you get ID for an 18 film?

Your 'Age card' will prove that you are of suitable age to watch films with age-restricted certificates. Without an 'Age card' or a physical form of ID, our staff may reasonably refuse entry if you are unable to prove you are old enough to watch the film.

Can I take my 14 year old to see a 15 film?

(15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.

Can you go to an R-rated movie under 18?

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.

What ID do cinemas accept?

In order to prove your age we require official ID that includes a photo and date of birth such as a passport (or photocopy of a passport) or a driver's license, we also accept all PASS accredited proof of age cards.

Does AMC have cameras in the theater room?

Most major movie theater chains like AMC, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, etc., do have basic video surveillance systems installed - but their coverage may vary. For instance, lobby and hallway cameras may be more common than inside individual theaters. Smaller independent cinemas have more flexibility on cameras.

Is NC-17 higher than R?

The MPA gave the movie an NC-17 rating "for some sexual content." NC-17 is a higher classification than an R rating and means no one under 17 years old can be admitted to see the movie, whereas for rated-R films, those under 17 can see the movie with a parent or guardian. Blonde is set to stream on Netflix soon.

Is NC-17 rating rare?

While younger audiences can attend R-rated movies with parental supervision, NC-17 rated films do not allow any such luxuries. It's one of the reasons that NC-17 rated films are so rarely seen, as they often struggle at the box office and are under restrictions regarding marketing.

Does Netflix have any NC-17 rated movies?

Netflix's new original Marilyn Monroe movie, Blonde, marks the streaming service's first Nc-17 rated movie, due to its graphic depiction of sexual assault (as well as a point-of-view shot of a fetus in the womb).