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.

Is it illegal for a minor to watch a rated R 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).

Can a 17 year old accompany a minor to 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 an 18 year old bring a child to a rated R movie?

Here's how it generally works: MPAA Guidelines: The MPAA recommends that children under 17 should not be admitted to R-rated movies without a parent or guardian. However, there is no specific age requi.

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.

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Can I take my 14 year old to a rated 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.

Do they check ID for rated R?

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.

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.

Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an 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 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.

Is 16+ rated R?

G - General audiences. M - Mature audiences. R - Restricted: no-one under 16 (later 17) admitted unless accompanied by an adult. X - Adults only - no-one under 17 admitted.

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 a 16 year old watch a rated R movie Regal?

R - Restricted -- Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions). Signifies that the rating board has concluded that the film rated may contain some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their children to see it.

Can you go to jail for sneaking 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.

Can a 16 year old go to an R-rated movie with an 18 year old?

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. As far as I know, an underage viewer can see an R-rated movie if accompanied by an adult.

Why are kids allowed to act in R-rated movies?

Because the film is not rated yet till it's screened,…children actors are performing scenes and aren't part of the editing/ final process,….

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.

What happens if kids watch R-rated movies?

Bensons also says research tells us that there are other risks. Studies have repeatedly linked children's exposure to violent media (often found in R-rated movies, television, and video games) with increases in aggressive behavior, nightmares, and fear of being harmed, as well as a general desensitization to violence.

Can I take my 13 year old to see a rated R movie?

Thirteen-year-olds can watch R-rated movies in a movie theater in the United States when accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. There are no laws or rules (except for their parents' rules) about a 13-year-old watching an R-rated movie at home.

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 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.

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 I take my daughter to an R-rated movie?

Yes, an R-rating means that the material is not suitable for those under 17 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. So, you can bring you children of any age with you to an R-rated film, if you deem it suitable for them. How can I watch an R-rated movie in the theaters?

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.

How to get into a 15 movie without ID?

Then, ask your parents, older siblings, or friends if they'll go with you. Or, buy the ticket yourself by appearing older. Wear clothes that are more mature and fit you well, then approach the ticket counter confidently. As an alternative, buy your ticket online or at a kiosk with a credit, debit, or gift card.