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 20 year old take a minor to an R-rated 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. Please be prepared to show ID at the theatre.

Can a 20 year old take a 15 year old to an R-rated movie?

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 15 year old watch R-rated movie?

The Classification And Rating Administration's R rating means that children under the age of 17 are not allowed admittance to a movie theater showing such a movie unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. People who are 17-years-old or older are allowed into the theater.

Do they check ID for R-rated movies?

Yes, the MPAA guidelines state that an R rating means an unaccompanied minor must be 17 to purchase a ticket. Be sure to have ID with you, as some cinemas strictly enforce this policy.

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Can a 21 year old take a 16 year old to see a rated R movie?

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.

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. Our ticket types can be found here.

Can an 18 year old take a 15 year old to an R-rated movie?

Yes. If the child is 18, he or she is an adult. At least here in the USA, you can't ban an adult from watching whatever they choose to watch. Can a 13-year-old watch a rated R movie?

Can a 15 year old watch an 18 movie?

This rating signals that a movie's content may be very graphic and should not be watched by anyone under the age of 18. The film may include very strong language, explicit sex scenes and strong violence.

Is it illegal for a minor to watch an R-rated movie?

Talk about why he wants to see the movie.

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).

What is the rating R21?

R21 (restricted 21) – Strictly for adults aged 21 and above. Films under this category are restricted to be screened in licensed venues only.

What age can you see a 15 rated movie?

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.

Can a 18 year old bring a 14 year old to a rated R movie?

The Classification And Rating Administration's R rating means that children under the age of 17 are not allowed admittance to a movie theater showing such a movie unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. People who are 17-years-old or older are allowed into the theater.

Can an 18 year old buy a rated R ticket for someone else?

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.

Why is rated R 17 and not 18?

Prior to 1970, the R rating restricted admission to children under the age of 16 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. However, along with other changes made to the film rating system that year, this restriction was raised to children under the age of 17.

Can an 18 year old take a 12 year old to a rated R movie?

If the theater is adhering to the MPAA rating system, children under the age of 17 are permitted to see an R-rated film only if they are accompanied by their parents or guardians. So, one can take a 12-year-old to see an R-rated film only if they are that child's parent or adult guardian.

Do you need ID for a 15 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.

Can you go to a 15 rated film with a parent?

(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.

What age is rated R?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Can I go to a rated R movie with a 17 year old?

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.

Who can watch a 15 at the cinema?

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video work. Dangerous behaviour (for example, suicide, self-harming and asphyxiation) should not dwell on detail which could be copied.

How strict are cinemas on 18?

If a film is listed as a 15 rating or 18 rating, this means that no one under those ages may enter that performance. As this is a regulatory requirement we are unable to make exceptions under any circumstances.

Why can't minors see R-rated movies?

The R rating means that children under 17 years are not admitted to the theater without a parent. Movies may get an R rating for different reasons. This rating is given for nudity, profanity, or violence. Nudity, depending on the context, may be harmless.

What is the difference between rated R and unrated?

R applies to movies that have strong language, sex, and violence, by accordance of the MPAA. Unrated is a cut extended with raunchier content that was not been seen by the MPAA.

Can a 17 year old watch an 18 rated movie with an 18 year old?

The BBFC rules say that no one under 18 may watch an 18 movie in a cinema, or buy or rent an 18 movie. They don't say anything about watching said movie at home. The ratings are advisory, so it's not illegal.