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.

Do you need ID to watch a 15 in the cinema?

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 take a child to see a 15 film?

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.

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.

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

If the rating is there, it is to advise parents a 15-rated movie may not be suitable for children under 15.

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Do cinemas actually ask for ID?

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.

Who can go to a 15 film?

What does the 15 symbol mean? 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.

Does AMC check ID for rated R movies?

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 17 year old take a 15 year old to R-rated 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 it illegal for a 15 year old to watch 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.

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.

Can a 8 year old watch a 15 film with parents?

(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.

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.

Can a 15 year old go to a 18 rated movie?

The BBFC rules say that no one under 18 may watch an 18 movie in a cinema, or buy or rent an 18 movie.

Do theaters check your age?

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.

What happens if you don't have an ID for a rated R movie?

If you're talking about seeing a r-rated movie and you don't have photo identification with you that has your birthday on it, then you won't be able to see the movie, and you then have the option to get a ticket for a different movie, a refund, or you can just leave.

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 are the rules for a 15 film?

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.

What age is a 15 film?

Suitable only for 15 years and over. 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 or DVD.

What makes a film a 15 or 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.

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 you need ID to get into a 14A movie?

Any person seeking admission to a 14A or 18A film who, in the opinion of theatre staff, does not appear to be at least 18 years of age will be asked to produce PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Parental permission is not sufficient.

Why do theaters check ID?

Movie theaters check ids when it comes to R-rated movies to ensure that no one underage sees them without a parent and/or legal guardian.

Can a 15 year old watch normal people?

This series is unlikely to be viewed as a family but it certainly should be one that older teens/young adults get the opportunity to watch and perhaps discuss with their peers/teacher or parents.

Can a 15 year old watch a PG 13 movie in theaters?

Anyone can go see a PG-13 movie. For R if you're under 17 you must be with an adult, PG-13 has no restrictions.