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 someone under 17 see a rated R movie?

R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Is it illegal to let a kid into an R rated 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.

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 and 17 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.

Top 10 Highest Grossing R-Rated Movies

Can two 17 year olds watch 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. for additional tickets.

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.

Is Barbie rated R?

But if you haven't heard, the Motion Picture Association actually gave Barbie, Ken, and the gang a PG-13 rating! It never once crossed my mind that perhaps Barbie might be inappropriate for my 8-year-old daughter. First of all, the movie is being marketed to girls well under 13.

Is the five nights at Freddy's movie rated R?

In a separate interview with Total Film magazine, Tammi said she wanted her “Freddy's” adaptation to be a “gateway” horror film for teenage audiences, thus explaining the PG-13 rating. “Going into production we knew that we wanted to really stick [to] a PG-13 rating for this movie,” director said.

Do AMC theaters check ID?

Age Restrictions

Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older for the duration of the show. Please be prepared to show ID. Children ages 6 or under are not admitted to R-rated films after 6pm. More information on our policy regarding ratings can be found here.

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."

Does Cinemark check ID?

You must be at least 17 years of age or have your parent accompany you to view the movie. IDs will be checked at the theatre.

What is rated M?

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.

Is there blood in the FNAF movie?

Violence & Gore (12)

A girl gets her face bitten, so much blood is seen. A boy is murdered at a corner of the kitchen, (not shown, but you see blood). A girl mentions dead kids in costumes, (don't get to see them) but later on a kid, gets caught by Freddy, and a girl gets murdered by a man.

What age rating will FNAF be?

The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is strictly for those 15 and over. Director Emma Tammi certainly hasn't watered down any of the elements that make the FNAF games so tense – in fact, ODEON's atmospheric big screen and surround sound dial them full up.

Does the Barbie movie have Lgbtq?

While the film does not dive into trans identity, Barbie still manages to touch upon LGBTQ+ issues without naming them as such. In fact, the film features several openly LGBTQ+ actors, like Hari Nef, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Scott Evans.

Why does Barbie see a gynecologist?

It solidifies the understanding that reproductive health is an integral part of overall health. I hope that will be one of the main takeaways from the scene, which is that every girl, every woman, every person who has female reproductive organs should seek regular preventive care to address their reproductive health.

Is Barbie ok for 8 year old?

Mature Themes in Barbie

While these themes aren't necessarily inappropriate for most kids, they may not fully understand what the characters are implying either. There is also some talk of death and dying in the movie, which may be a little less appropriate for younger children under the age of 8.

What happens if u get caught in a rated R movie?

Persons under 17 must be accompanied to the box office and to the theatre at the time of the showing by a parent or legal guardian. ID is required. Underage persons caught in R-rated features will be asked to leave the complex. No refunds will be given.

Is sneaking into movie illegal?

Including the scenarios above, when you trespass into a movie theater, either by fraud or by stealth, and intend to steal services, you are technically committing burglary in many jurisdictions. (Burglary is often defined as entering a building with the intent to commit a crime.)

Can a 15 year old watch Oppenheimer?

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) of India has given Oppenheimer an 'A' certificate, which means that only adults aged 18 and above can watch it. This is because the film contains some explicit nudity scenes as well as has strong language.

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.

Why is no hard feelings Rated R?

The film is full of constant, strong language, with constant sex references and scenes of full frontal nudity.

Why is the nun 2 Rated R?

Rated R for violent content and some terror.

Is R or MA worse rated?

TV-MA is a more severe rating than R. TV-MA is the equivalent of NC-17 in the US. Note that R and MA are used by two different groups. The MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) uses a rating system that you can review here where R is the second most severe, coming up behind NC-17.