18A. Suitable for persons 18 years of age or older. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can an 18 year old bring someone to a rated R movie?

Age Restrictions on Rated R Movies

If you're under 17 years old, you will need a parent or guardian over 21 years old to accompany you into the theater if you want to see an R-rated movie. Some theaters may also require ID from anyone under 21 years of age in order to purchase tickets for an R-rated movie.

Can a 16 year old watch a 18 rated 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.

What is the rating 18A?

18A - Film Rating. Persons younger than 18 years must be accompanied by an Adult. More frequent coarse language and/or slurs; frequent sexual references. Frequent and/or prolonged portrayals of violence resulting in bloodletting and/or tissue damage.

Can a 17 year old get into a 18 movie?

In most places, if you want to see a film in the cinema and you are younger than the age rating, the cinema are not legally allowed to let you in to see it.

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Can you take an under 18 to an 18 movie?

It's only illegal if the cinema that's showing the 18 rated film let's you watch it. The cinema will be in trouble, not you. You can do what you like in your own home, if your parents allow it that is.

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.

What is 18A vs 14A?

14A: “Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14.” 18A: “Persons under 18 years of age must view these motion pictures accompanied by an adult.”

What is the difference between 18A and R?

18A – 18 Accompaniment – Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, admittance restricted to people 14 years of age or older in the Maritimes and Manitoba. R – Restricted – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older.

What is the difference between 15 and 18 age rating?

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.

How to get into an 18 movie without ID?

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.

Can a 17 year old and 16 year old see a rated R 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.

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 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.

How can a minor sneak into a rated R movie?

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.

Is an R rating the same as Ma?

R is merely the second extreme rating for television, whereas TV-MA is the most extreme. TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as an adult accompanies them, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18.

Is there a higher age rating than R?

The NC-17 rating is the highest rating (even higher than the R-rating) that a film can be given, and it means the movie is for adults only (ages 18 and older) and no one age 17 or younger will be admitted. This rating, prior to 1990, was previously rated X.

Can a movie be rated higher than R?

MPAA has five rating categories

The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).

Why are movies rated R21?

R21 Stronger and more explicit portrayal and exploration of mature themes. Films that portray, as a main theme, same-sex marriage or parenting will be subject to strict review. Rating Guidelines G Depictions of violence should be mild, with occasional mild threat.

Is rated R worse than NC-17?

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.

What is content rating 18 restricted?

Restricted (R 18+)

R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community.

Can a person under 18 go to a rated R movie with parent?

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.

Does AMC really check ID?

Do I really need to show my ID? Yes, every time. AMC Stubs A-List is for one person only – the account holder. To protect your account benefits, we will require a valid photo ID for admittance to the theatre.

Do they check age for R-rated movies?

Rated-R Policy:

Moviegoers must be at least 17 years of age or older to purchase tickets to a Rated R film. Any guest that appears under age will be required to show ID for admittance into the theater.