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 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.

Is 16+ rated R?

Rated R - Restricted. Persons under 16 are not admitted unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X - Persons under 17 will not be admitted.

Is it illegal to let a minor into a rated R movie?

However, if the theater sold you a ticket to an R-rated movie, even though you're under 17 and not accompanied by an adult, then you have a right to be there. If you are removed, the theater will likely have to refund your ticket.

Is it illegal to sneak into an R-rated movie?

If when you say "sneak" into an "R" rated movie, you mean not paying for a ticket, yes, this can be prosecuted no different than any other theft of services. Depending on the individual and past criminal history, most likely would not result in jail time, and if so, minimal at most.

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Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an R 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 an 18 year old take a 16 year old to see 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.

Can an 18 year old bring a 17 year old to an R rated 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.

Can a 17 year old go to 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.

Can 16 year olds watch Oppenheimer?

There are two sexual scenes, both involving some prolonged nudity and movement in different contexts. These scenes can be uncomfortable and are difficult to skip as they do have some meaning to the plot, but older, mature teens should be able to handle it.

Can a 16 year old buy a rated R movie?

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.

Can a 16 year old watch a rated R movie with a 20 year old?

Can I take my 16-year-old friend to an R-rated movie? At least from the policies of the AMC I used to work at: No, anyone from age 17 to 20 can purchase 1 ticket for themselves to an R rated movie. One must be 21 years or older to purchase a ticket for someone under 17 years of age and must accompany them to the movie.

Do they check ID for rated R?

Valid ID's will be required to attend R-Rated movies, and will be checked at the theatre. Additionally, so that R-Rated movies may be enjoyed in a more adult atmosphere, children under age 6 will not be admitted to any R-Rated feature after 6:00 PM.

Can you watch a rated R movie with someone over 21?

Buying tickets for rated R movies is legally legit or 17 and up or any age if accompanied by an adult guardian. Theaters that even bother to ID check at all for R movies look for at least one person in the group to be 18 or 21. They don't nitpick for qualifications as a guardian.

Can a 20 year old take a 11 year old to an R-rated movie?

The R rating is typically given to films that are deemed inappropriate for children under 17 years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. While there is no hard and fast rule regarding taking a 12-year-old to see an R-rated film, it is generally not recommended.

Do theaters ask for ID for R-rated movies?

Persons under 17 must be accompanied throughout the entire feature by an adult 21 or over for any R-rated feature. ID is required. Persons aged 17 to 20 may purchase tickets only for themselves for any R-rated feature.

What is the age limit for rated R movies?

Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated NC-17: No children under 17 admitted.

What age is rated R for?

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

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.

Is Barbie R rated?

But if you haven't heard, the Motion Picture Association actually gave Barbie, Ken, and the gang a PG-13 rating!

Why is strays rated R?

Strays, which opens in theaters on Friday, is not geared to children despite its cuddly stars. Billed as a "subversion of the dog movies we know and love," the comedy is rated R for "pervasive language, crude and sexual content, and drug use."

Do cinemas check age?

Our staff are legally required to ask for proof that you are old enough to watch an age restricted film if they have any doubt. 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.

What age is M rated for?

Mature (M)

M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook. However, children under the age of 15 may legally access this material as the classification rating is an advisory category.

At what age can a child go to the movies alone?

I mean, isn't it that age that you're allowed to babysit legally? We have a rating system such as PG-13 that says no one under 13 to be admitted without an adult for a reason. Kids go to the movies without adults before the age of 13.