What forms of I.D. do you accept to admit for '15' and '18' rated films? 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.

Do you have to show 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 or 18 film, or purchasing an alcoholic drink. If you are unable to prove your age, you cannot watch the film or buy an alcoholic drink.

Do cinemas check if you're 15?

Cinemas are required to abide by the MA 15+ and R 18+ restrictions. This means refusing entry to an MA 15+ film to any person who reasonably appears to be under 15 and who is not accompanied by his or her parent or a guardian. Entry to an R 18+ film can be refused to any person who reasonably appears to be under 18.

Do they check ID for 18+ movies?

Cinemas may verify a person's age before they provide access to an MA 15+ or R 13+, 15+,16+,18+ film. Proof of age may be requested of the person claiming to be 13, 15, 16 or 18, or of the parent or guardian. When can cinemas refuse entry to a MA15+ and R18+ Movie?

Can I take my daughter 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.

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How old do you have to be to buy a 15 rated film?

15 is a certificate given by the BBFC determining that a particular form of media is suitable only for persons aged 15 or over. Nobody younger than 15 can buy a 15-rated video, or see a 15-rated film in a cinema. Introduced in 1982, it is the spiritual successor to the AA certificate (although AA was for 14+).

How to get a 14 year old into a 15 film?

You can't get kids into 15 films unaccompanied - they need ID to prove they're 15.

How can I prove I'm 15?

You may even need a photo ID card to prove you age if you want to go out with your friends to a trampoline DJ nights or family music venues. Or, if you use the bus or train, My ID Card for teenagers can help you secure a child's fare, if you look older than your age.

Do movies actually check ID?

In some theaters, they may request your ID for age verification, but most theaters won't care as long as you have a valid paid ticket to the R-rated film.

Can I take my 15 year old to an 18 film?

It is not illegal for you to watch the film, IT IS ILLEGAL for the cinema to let you watch it. The same goes with you buying an X-rated DVD, you don't commit the crime, the shop selling you the DVD is the one who commits the crime. If you mean “Can I watch it at home or at a friends house?” then the answer is yes.

Can I see a 15 movie with your parents?

Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. 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.

Can a 14 year old see a ma15+?

Children under the age of 15 who go to the cinema to see an MA 15+ film must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film. The parent or adult guardian must also purchase the ticket for the child.

Are cinemas strict on age?

, the customer must bring recognised photographic identification, regardless if a ticket has been purchased online. Films rated are suitable for children aged 12 and over; however children younger than 12 may watch; so long as they are accompanied by a suitable adult (over 18).

Does PG 13 mean u have to have an ID to watch a movie?

So, would i need any form of id to get the ticket or can i just buy the ticket and go about my way? Yes, PG-13 is only a suggestion for parents. Anyone can watch the movie without age verification. R and NC-17 (which we don't show) ratings are when we check IDs.

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.

What ID does a 15 year old have?

The new Post Office PASS card, issued by CitizenCard, is an affordable alternative way to prove your age. It's just £15 and accepted as an official form of ID throughout the UK. Use your Post Office PASS card to prove you're under 16 or over 16, 17 or 18.

Who can go to a 15?

15 – for 15 year-olds and over

No one younger than 15 can go and see a 15 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video, DVD or download.

What counts as ID?

How to sneak into a 15 rated film?

Teens sneak into movies using a variety of different methods. Some create or buy fake IDs, others try to bribe the ticket box office worker (usually a school friend) while others purchase tickets for a G-rated movie, enter the theater and then sneak into the R-rated film of their choice. Often, these schemes work.

What's the difference between a 15 and 18?

The main difference between a 15 and an 18 rated film is the level of graphic or explicit detail shown, for example, if a film contains violence in a 15, a character may get hurt, but his injuries won't be shown in graphic detail, compared to an 18 film.

Can a 15 year old watch a 15 rated movie?

In a nutshell: 15 is the age most parents said they'd let their child watch a 15-rated movie (we polled 1,427 people). Once your kids get a bit older, they often like to push the boundaries a bit - seeing if they can do things their older friends or siblings, do, for example.

What is a 15 a movie rating?

Films classified 15A have been deemed appropriate for viewers of fifteen and over. However, they can also be seen by younger children - provided they are accompanied by an adult who has deemed the film appropriate viewing for that child.

What age can child go to cinema alone?

Help & Contact Us. Can my children go to the cinema unaccompanied? 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.

What is the age limit for a movie?

Films with the A certification are available for public exhibition, but with restriction to adults (aged 18+).

What age is OK to go to movies?

It totally depends on your kid. Lots of kids are ready for the movie theater around age 3, while whereas others will be better off waiting until they're 5 or 6.